The EU Referendum

Both in Westminster, and across the country, the word of the moment is undoubtedly ‘Europe’. As readers will now know, a referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union will be held on Thursday 23^rd June and campaigning for both sides is well underway.

Like many others, I welcome the fact that there is to be a referendum, not least because nobody born after 5^th June 1957 has had the opportunity to have a say on this matter. Europe is, without a doubt, a subject which divides opinion and it is only right that the British people’s voice be heard. However, in order to have your say, you must be registered to vote; the deadline for registering to vote in the referendum is 7^th June and you can do so by visiting www.gov.uk. If you are unsure as to whether you are registered to vote, I would encourage you to contact your local Council – either Aylesbury Vale or Wycombe – to clarify.

Having listened very carefully to the concerns of my constituents on the matter of EU membership, I am fully aware of the strength of feeling on both sides. As a result, I have decided to chair a local debate on the matter which will provide an opportunity for constituents to put questions to a panel of national journalists and politicians. The debate, which is being held solely for the benefit of Buckingham constituency residents, will take place on Thursday 2^nd June at 7.30pm in Buckingham. More information, including how to apply for tickets, can be found on my website or by contacting my office directly.

Although I will not be campaigning for either side of the argument, I am very much looking forward to following the wider debate over the next two months and exercising my vote, along with the rest of the country, on 23^rd June. 

This article was first published in the Herald on 27th April and the Advertiser on the 29th. 

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