SIR: The Tories tell us 'Britain is booming'! They are right, empty vessels do make most noise! So does our Treasury - with an empty public purse! So does John Major who at last feebly agreed that a referendum on Europe must go before the people. But not on a single issue - currency, simply 'Shall we stay in the EU, or Get Out!'

Please bear in mind, the German Minister of Finance has said: "Germany, as the biggest and most powerful economic member will be the leader, whether we like it or not" and much, much more besides to our detriment!

Mr J Wilkinson

Fall Birch Road, Bolton

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