ORGANISERS of a campaign to leave the European Union said that their launch event had been so successful they had to do it twice.
On Saturday, March 5, Wokingham MP John Redwood spoke at a Vote Leave campaign event, explaining why he thought Britain should quit the European Union when it votes in the June referendum.
Held at the Town Hall, the event saw campaigners from all political hues join forces to hear Mr Redwood speak, answer questions and enjoy some cakes.
There was also a range of Vote Leave merchandise available for supporters to take with them including bags, pens and badges.
Mr Redwood told The Wokingham Paper: “We had a full house just after 10am so I spoke at 10.15am, and then we had another fairly full house at 11am so I spoke again.
“Sky ran a live interview just after noon from the Town Hall, and took another recorded one which they used for the rest of the day.
“The speech was based on the lines of argument I have set out recently on my website.”
It was not the only campaign launch on the Saturday.
The Berkshire Stronger in Europe vote launched in Maidenhead, home to Twyford MP Theresa May.
Stronger In Europe chairman, Matt Bezzant, said “This weeks launch is the culmination of months of hard work by our dedicated team of volunteers. I am positive that with the momentum gained from Saturday’s launch Berkshire will vote to protect British jobs, ensure international security and to remain in the European Union on June 23.”
