SIR – Forget referendums, the fact is that we are in Europe and as such should be playing a part in solving the immigrant crisis.

It is disgraceful that Italy and Greece are been left to try and look after these unfortunate families forced to flee their homes because of Islamic state and other extremists.

It is time all the member countries agreed immediately a policy of helping rather than turning their backs.

Peter Moreland, Harewood Avenue, Heckmondwike