SIR – So, Greece and Italy are now controlled by bankers. Maybe we should follow suit and do the same. Oops! Too late, they are already in power – or at least I think that’s what that old woman called them on the bus the other night.

And the ongoing crisis within the EU has shown the uselessness of the European parliament.

I have yet to watch or hear a clear statement on the crisis from any of its leading members. There is clearly a need for a fundamental review of this parliamentary system which is costing EU taxpayers millions if not billions each year.

Max Hey, Fairway Grove, Bradford