• MOST people have had enough of Brexit – they want it all to be over and for our government to start focusing on the myriad of domestic problems confronting this country. But we must not give in to exhaustion and apathy at this critical time.

The overblown promises of the bright future and return to the sovereignty of yesteryear, promised by the arch Brexiteers, have been shown to be baseless and the dire economic, social and security consequences of leaving the EU is now being recognised.

The EU is far from perfect and does need reform but it is an institution that has helped maintain peace in Europe for decades, encourages international co-operation and collaboration, and from whose membership the UK has greatly benefited over the years.

The chances of Brexit being overturned are increasing, either through a revocation of Article 50 or through a people’s vote, and it is therefore imperative that we have a European Parliament populated by sensible and dedicated MEPs who will work for constructive EU reform and to ensure UK citizens’ interests are properly represented.

This is why it is so important to vote in the forthcoming EU elections, and to vote for candidates who will deliver on our behalf. We have all been badly let down by the two major parties throughout the entire Brexit process so we need to ensure that we elect MEPs who are genuinely committed to making constructive change happen.

The quality of the MEPs elected could have a major impact on our future prosperity and wellbeing so don’t give in to apathy and exhaustion – turn out and vote!

DOUG CRAWFORD
NW3