THE first rule for civil servants is that they should be seen but not heard. Not so the bureaucrats in Brussels.

Once again the President of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has sounded off in criticism of the UK politicians favouring leave; in addition he has been threatening the UK if we should have the nerve to leave.

Juncker’s qualification for running the EU bureaucracy was that he had been the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, a country with a smaller population than Wiltshire.

During that time he presided over the introduction of tax avoidance rules that were deemed unacceptable. These allowed firms to pay very little tax.

Juncker has admitted that the scandal has “weakened” his position, but insists he will remain in his post.

To add insult to injury Juncker will be paid £1.8million for his five-year stint as President, that’s £360,000 a year with a £52,000 pension for life at the end, not bad for five years in the job. All of this paid at a low tax rate that all EU bureaucrats enjoy.

The EU has repeatedly refused to publish information of the net income of its 50,000 staff.

Recently-leaked documents have revealed the pay received, more than 10,000 take home more than David Cameron gets from his £142,000-a-year salary.

Juncker and his bureaucrats are probably concerned that if we leave the fabulous sums the UK pays the EU every month will cease and their exceedingly serious salary and perks will be reduced.

As you vote, just pause and think of your contribution to Juncker’s £360,000 a year. It’s just one example of what a racket the EU is and how our money is wasted.

DICK TONGE, Colerne