General discontent
GENERAL Sir Mike Jackson claims that "it was more cost-effective to defend the British Isles" than if it was "broken up" (your report, 30 June).
It may come as a surprise to him that the British Isles was "broken up" decades ago, when the Republic of Ireland was formed. If he truly believes that a common defence of the British Isles is more cost-effective and increases security, then, instead of preaching to the people of Scotland, he should take his message to the taoiseach of Ireland.
MICHAEL N CROSBY
Muiravonside
By Linlithgow, West Lothian
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