In response to the decision of the British people to Leave the European Union, West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper told QLocal: "The EU Referendum result marks a momentous day in British history, and one that has led to the Prime Minister being forced to resign just one year after winning a general election.





“As with the rest of the country, West Lancashire residents voted in favour to Leave by a margin of 55.26 per cent to 44.66 percent, a generation-defining decision.

“Throughout this campaign there were passionate and deeply held views expressed on both sides of the debate.

“For politicians of all political parties and on either side of the debate the referendum result must be respected, but the large minority vote to Remain should also be acknowledged too. Going forward we have to return to the common cause of working in the best interests of the British people who have made their decision.

“Our only certainty at the moment is the uncertainty of the immediate future. Friday morning brought great volatility in the currency and stock markets. Highlighting the absolute need for government to secure stability in the British economy.

“We are in a situation that demands national leadership. We cannot afford for the Conservative Party to disappear off into an obsession with infighting over David Cameron’s successor.

“For the people of West Lancashire the priorities now need to be economic stability to protect jobs, businesses and trade, pensions, worker’s rights, living standards, and our public services.

“The least well-off and our most vulnerable residents cannot be allowed to be cut further adrift in Britain’s new future.

"The vote to Leave has to be made to work for all people and for all communities.”

So after the vote, our MP finally emerges. Credit to her that she supported a referendum when most of her colleagues did not, but shame that her cowardice meant she kept her pro-Remain views to herself during the campaign. A sign she plans to stand again at the next election and didn't want to upset her core vote?

Absolutely spot on there well said O/F