I READ with interest Mr Tucker’s defence of UKIP members who were denigrated by a previous correspondent (Viewpoints, February 13).

I have always understood that reverting to denigration of a rival was the sign of a lost cause.

Mr Lee’s description of UKIP members as “cranks and planks” (planks is a new one on me!) bodes ill for his cause, attempting to defend the EU!

DAVID BARNARD Cherwell Avenue Kidlington