Independent Ireland are very pleased with themselves

Sir, – In recent weeks we have seen the rise of a Eurosceptic, flag-waving, populist, socially conservative, “grassroots” political organisation which is seeking defectors from other parties while displaying a complete indifference to the welfare of people who disagree with it. To say nothing about basic questions of process and stability. But enough about Reform UK. Independent Ireland are also very pleased with themselves lately. – Yours, etc.

MICHAEL DEASY,

Bandon,

Co Cork

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