AS we embark on another year, it is as well to warn of happenings if a single-currency - the 'Euro' - is foisted upon us.

Meeting in secrecy, the Frankfurt-based European central bankers will define and implement our monetary policy, conduct our foreign exchange operations, hold and manage our official reserves and promote the smooth operation of our payments system.

Shame on any one in favour of such a monstrous denial of our democratic rights!

DAVID BULLEN, Albany Road, Blackburn.

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