SIR, It is well known the Liberal Democrats are anti American. But the latest comments from the party's North West MEP Chris Davies are deeply insulting. In November Mr Davies said:"The presence of George W. Bush provides the best argument I know for early adoption of the draft European constitution."

Mr Davies craves publicity but his public standing diminishes greatly when he abuses the United Kingdom's most loyal ally. Furthermore, I deplore his implicit support for the European constitution. If adopted, it will give sweeping new powers to the European Union over our justice system and Parliament. European Judges will in effect be able to overturn vast swathes of British laws. This must be fought against tooth and nail.

Furthermore, the constitution significantly increases the powers of the European Parliament and the European Commission. It also creates a full time EU President and whittles down the national veto in 31 policy areas. A growing number of EU countries see exactly how important this constitution is and are holding referendums. That includes Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg while Portugal and Spain, Italy, and France are expected to follow suit. Britain should be no different. We know how to run our country best.

Like Labour, the far left Liberal Democrats cannot be trusted to defend Britain's powers of self government from Brussels. Yet again Mr Davies - an ardent supporter of the Euro - is hopelessly out of touch with public opinion.

David Sumberg North West MEP