BRACKNELL MP, whose constituency also includes parts of Wokingham borough, has spoken on his sadness at the resignation of David Cameron in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Remainer Dr Phillip Lee added that the result of the referendum must be respected and the country must come together as it plans for a future outside of Europe. He also praised the high turnout in Wokingham borough – more than 80% of voters had their say.
On Thursday, the UK voted to leave the European Union by a very narrow margin – 52% of voters backed Brexit. As a result, Prime Minister David Cameron stepped down on Friday morning, and said he hoped a new leader would be appointed by October.
“The British people have spoken,” Dr Lee said. “It is now the duty of all Parliamentarians to respond in the best interests of our great and good country.
“At the local level, I am glad that the turnout was high in both Bracknell and Wokingham, with both above the national average.
“The referendum and the issues the debate raised clearly engaged many new voters, which is very welcome and encouraging.
“Clearly, there will be some challenging times ahead but, as a nation, we must now come together and concentrate on what is best for the UK as we move into a future outside of the European Union.”
He added: “I was very sad to see David Cameron announce his intention to resign as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party. However, it was a typically honourable and selfless decision from a man who has led our country with distinction for the last six years.
“As a party, we will now start the process of electing a new leader, who will then go on to form a new government and lead the negotiation of our withdrawal from the European Union.”
