European elections: Redditch MP says she will vote but not campaign - The Redditch Standard

European elections: Redditch MP says she will vote but not campaign

Redditch Editorial 20th May, 2019   0

AS you know I voted to avoid the UK taking part in European parliamentary elections.

I didn’t want these elections to take place, which is why I voted for the Withdrawal Agreement and which is why I didn’t vote for any extension to Article 50.

I wanted the UK to be out of the EU by now, as do a majority of my constituents.

Just like the Redditch Conservatives, I won’t be campaigning in these elections. I will be casting a vote, not with any great enthusiasm, but because millions of people died to protect this democratic right.




Understandably, I know many people aren’t planning to vote on May 23.

I know many Conservatives who won’t be voting for my Party. I get it.


I am just as frustrated with this situation as you are.

We have a Parliament with a majority of remain MPs determined to block Brexit.

I am doing everything I can to honour the result of the 2016 referendum.

That’s why I now favour leaving the EU without a deal if one cannot be agreed by the House of Commons.

The government has invested resources making sensible preparations for ‘No Deal’ and I believe our nation would flourish.

Over the coming weeks I will continue to deliver the Brexit a majority of voters in Redditch voted for.

I certainly won’t be voting for any deal which would prevent the UK from pursuing an independent trade policy.

These are unprecedented times and I understand why many may not have confidence in our country right now, but we must remember this; our economy has grown for the ninth year in a row, the employment rate remains at a joint record high, the unemployment rate has not been lower since 1974 and wage growth is outpacing inflation for the 14th consecutive month.

Let’s have confidence in ourselves and in our country.

Business Directory

From plumbers, to restaurants, we can provide you with all the info you need.

YouTube

Check out the latest videos on our YouTube channel.

Subscribe

Receive a weekly update to your inbox by signing up to our weekly newsletter.

Printing

We can provide all of your printing needs at competitive rates.