The referendum on the United Kingdom’s continued membership of the European Union will take place on Thursday 23rd June. This will be the first referendum on Europe for 41 years. This Referendum therefore gives millions of people the chance to have their say on the issue – something nobody under the age of 59 has had the chance to do.
The referendum will not be decided by politicians, parties or governments, but by the British people based on their own opinions. This is not about party politics, there are Conservative and Labour politicians on both sides and families divided on their views- but it is right that after so long the British people are being given the opportunity to give their views and it is David Cameron who has delivered on his election promise to hold a referendum, which no other major party political leader has done in 40 years.
Arguably this Referendum is more important even than a General Election, which elects a government for a maximum of five years.
This Referendum will have a monumental impact on the country for generations, so I urge everyone to exercise their right to vote on the day. I will be heading to the polling station along with millions of others across Britain to cast my own vote.
It is my strong view that the best interests of the people of this country are served by us Remaining in the EU.
There has so far been a lively and informative debate on both sides and every vote really does count.
The referendum in Scotland saw turnout as high as 90% in some areas and it would be fantastic to see turnout just as high if not higher on the question of the EU. My message to everybody in Northampton North is, regardless of your political persuasion, no matter what others around you are saying- it is your vote that matters. So please, go out and vote on Thursday, 23rd June.