We were very disappointed in the referendum result. It has always been the Liberal Democrat view that we should be part of a strong Europe, leading the way working with our closest neighbours to promote our values of justice, co-operation and tolerance.
Our leader in Sheffield, Shaffaq Mohammed says “Our fight for an open, optimistic, hopeful, diverse and tolerant Britain is needed now more than ever”.
The national Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, has pledged that the Liberal Democrats will fight the next general election with a pledge to take Britain back into the EU. He says that the referendum result was with a collection of cheap slogans from the exitters and the public will feel betrayed when promises on the NHS and immigration are not delivered.
Across the country the Lib Dems have recorded thousands of voters signing up to become members, and here in Gleadless Valley we are welcoming many new members.
Only the Liberal Democrats have a consistent record of supporting our EU membership, and the fight goes on.