REGARDING the letter from Christopher Denne (April 7) concerning Tavistock Town Council's decision not to fly the European flag on May 9.
Yes, the EU does provide money for many projects in Britain, including Devon, but has he considered that it is our money that is being returned to us? We pay the European Union many thousands of pounds each year, not from choice but from their demands. Is it too much to ask them to return at least some of it for whatever projects are needed?
The council will not be seen as ungrateful for not flying the flag, but as one which stands up for itself rather than follow the herd.
I for one will not be shedding a tear at not seeing the EU flag flying over the town hall. I will certainly support the flying of the flag of St George on April 23.
Margaret Darke
Baring Court
Lewdown
Pace Christopher Denne (Letters, April 7), I am sure that many share my pleasure that Tavistock Town Council are not recognising this spurious 'Europe Day'. Who decided, and on what democratic mandate, that May 9 should be marked in this way?
Mr Denne's remarks on European Union 'contributions' are, I think, a little confused, as the United Kingdom is a net contributor to the EU.
Let us see the Union flag and the Cross of St George, and none of this European flag nor the contrived, unasked for and unwanted 'Devon flag'.
Kevin Ross