The Viscount jailed for threatening Gina Miller should lose his title

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Rhodri Philipps has been jailed for 12 weeks (PA)

The sentence given to Rhodri Phillips (Viscount who offered money for killing of Brexit campaigner Gina Miller jailed for 12 weeks) should include the removal of his titles. Any fine will be easily paid; and, with any jail sentence will be laughed-off, to be included in the history told to tourists visiting the family estates. Removing the titles would not be so well received, which is what punishment for the bloke's wretched behaviour should achieve. If ever I had the misfortune to meet him, he'd be plain Mr Phillips.

Robin Le Mare
Cumbria

What is the point in the Great Repeal Bill if it doesn’t repeal anything?

If the Repeal Bill does not actually repeal a substantial portion of all the legislation “imposed” by Europe will the Brexiteers please tell us why they have made such a fuss about regaining sovereignty? Or are they going to wait until the trade deal with the US imposes adherence to US legislation instead, for the benefit of US multi-nationals?

Jon Hawksley
London

The Norway option is not viable for the UK

Our Remoaners, true to form, would opt for vassalage in the form of the Norway model. Single market membership means acceptance of EU policy on trade, competition, enlargement and free movement of labour without having any say. Opt also for a common customs area and rule out our own trade pacts with third countries.

Membership entails Danegeld, a hefty annual access fee. As for free movement, bear in mind that dependence on cheap migrant labour rules out a living wage and, in the longer run, the welfare state.

The Norway model is the worst option. The real choice is a demeaning return to the EU or, better still, a clean break. Let's seek a free trade pact on manufactured goods and some services, based on the one agreed by the EU with Canada. There is neither Danegeld payment nor free movement of labour clause. The City may not retain passport rights but it can look after itself. A 'hard' Brexit need only arise if the EU rejects a mutually beneficial deal.

Yugo Kovach
Winterborne Houghton

Macron has not put a foot wrong since his election

True, this new Napoleon may well favour more and more centralisation of affairs in the EU and want to punish Britain, but that apart, one has to say that so far, he does not seem to have put a foot wrong. I so appreciate his – and the French people's – classy courteous reception of Donald Trump...what a contrast to here in Britain, where the out of control Remainiac rabble have kept Trump away with threats of massive protests.

I also love the quality of Macron's spoken English. We have had two German Chancellors who have had a wonderful command of English: Willy Brandt and Helmut Schmidt. But I cannot think of a French President who spoke English so well. Or one with a more handsome First Lady!

Dai Woosnam
​Grimsby

Should we be ashamed of our own government?

“One criterion for judging any government is how often it makes one feel ashamed to be English.” - Alan Bennett: Keeping On Keeping On (2016) p.69

Let’s hope Alan’s proved wrong in the EU negotiations.

Mike Bor
London W2

Lewis Hamilton shouldn’t be surprised by fan backlash

Lewis Hamilton frequently has expressed his desire to connect with his fans, but his failure to attend Formula One`s London parade displays a strange way of going about it, and one with which few will sympathise (Lewis Hamilton unrepentant for missing Formula 1 event days before home Grand Prix at Silverstone). Opting to take a "two-day break" in Greece rather than reciprocate what he has called the "incredible love" he gets from fans, he also chooses to live in Monaco, and actually calls "home" a ranch in Colorado.

Hamilton says he wants to be "understood", and Wednesday’s booing might suggest that the understanding is increasing. When a multi-millionaire like him makes the decision to avoid paying tax in the country where he grew up, and which provided him the opportunities to develop his skills, he rejects the right to expect any support whatsoever!

Bernie Evans
Liverpool