THE most symbolic picture of this year’s Armistice commemoration for me was that of Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, united as one. It was both poignant and prophetic because of their recognition that they have had to come to terms with their history, make a real peace and leave the past in the past.

The British on the other hand, always insular in outlook, have decided to “go it alone”, even after the tremendous numbers of armed forces and civilians that have been killed in opposition to the concept of one nation lording it over another. This is what makes me despair of Westminster ever giving respect to the other three countries of the UK.

It isn’t going to happen while they see themselves as superior and above having to eat some humble pie now and again, eg returning to the EU in a spirit of brotherhood and co-operation. As one who supports the independence of Scotland because of the unacceptable attitudes of the government in the south-east, it might even encourage me to give them a second chance.

Janet Cunningham
Stirling