Tim Farron is right to say that Labour has failed to offer a serious opposition to the Tories’ extreme Brexit (Opinion, theguardian.com, 14 March), but his claim that the Lib Dems are the “only opposition” is patently absurd. Politics is moving fast, but not so fast that people will forget the legacy of the last Tory-led government, which was propped up by the Lib Dems. Tuition fees, NHS privatisation and deep cuts to public services took place on their watch – and won’t be forgotten quickly.
The Lib Dems are not Tories – and it’s a mistake to categorise them as such. Indeed they do form part of a broad opposition to Theresa May’s dangerous Brexit plans. But the idea that they have a monopoly on real opposition to the Conservatives is laughable. There is a party which is opposing an extreme Brexit, celebrating freedom of movement in Europe and which has consistently faced up the Tories slash and burn policies. If you want real opposition, built from the grassroots up, join the Green party.
Jonathan Bartley and Caroline Lucas MP
Co-leaders of the Green party of England and Wales
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