Sir – Evidence of the political intentions for an integrated Europe was there for all to see at the time of De Gaulle’s veto of our entry application in 1963 and 1967.
However, the great anger and insult caused at the time by this rejection distracted many from the underlying questions.
It was rather like being refused entry to a club when you haven’t really read and understood the rules, but still insist on joining whatever the cost.
The great irony is that had De Gaulle welcomed us with open arms, in a different frame of mind we might have politely declined entry. A lesson for life?
Derek Fearnside
Worcester
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