Mrs May is offering inducements to Labour MPs representing former mining communities in the hope of securing their Brexit support. However late in the day, remainers must forcibly proclaim the European argument for regional state aid before any final Brexit decision is made. June GreenwellSilverdale, Lancashire• Jonathan Freedland quotes Professor Rob Ford, who effectively debunks the notion that Labour MPs in leave-voting constituencies will lose their seats if they don’t appease leave voters. Despite the critical state the country is in, MPs continue to put parochial party interest before those of the country. Steve WellsClaygate, Surrey• Owen Jones (It’s absurd to blame Labour for the Tories’ Brexit mess, 31 January) is right.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2019 18:22 UTC