Some have written to me in conjunction with the group, Leave means
Leave.
The detailed points raised in the emails has many valid arguments and
themes; many I agree with. Looking at this from a democratic point of view
there is overwhelming evidence to support the necessity to honour the result of
the referendum, such as:
- All sides of the argument stated during the referendum campaign
that the vote would be binding and was a once in a lifetime decision to
remain or leave.
- I stood at the last election on a leave platform, promising to do
what I could to make sure the referendum result is honoured – and received
an increased majority.
- 84% of the votes cast at the last election were for parties who
made clear in their manifesto that they would honour the result of the
referendum.
It remains my focus and full intention to make sure we leave the EU.
Once I have seen the detail of the current proposals, decisions can be made. I
will aim to see that we are in a position that honours the spirit of the
referendum campaign and of course once we leave we will be free to continue to
establish new relationships with not only countries across the world but with
the EU too. As ever I am happy to trade and cooperate with the EU but want no
part in a United States of Europe.
The prize of Brexit hard fought by some for over 40 years is within
sight. I will do my part to help see it to a successful conclusion.
