EU Referendum, have you decided?

With only a few weeks to go before polling day in the EU Referendum you can be forgiven if you are maxed out from TV debates, and politicians telling you to vote IN or OUT. However this referendum is probably the most important decision voters will be asked to decide, except for the next General election.

As your elected Councillors we are supporting the REMAIN or IN Campaign and we thought we would share with you our reasons for voting this way on June 23rd.

We are in Europe currently and therefore we know what we have - lots of jobs are linked to trade with Europe. Over 50% of our exports are sold in Europe. We don't believe we have been told what would happen to our economy if we left.

The Treasury and leading economists, the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI) and Trade Unions all support the case for remaining within the EU.

Cllr Ruth Moher said " Our finances, our exports and imports are so tied up with the EU we could have several years of chaos trying to reorganise outside the EU. We also risk losing some of the safeguards we have through the EU, for example the Human Rights Act, the Social Chapter which supports our rights in the workforce".


Britain is stronger and more influential as a member of the EU - we can voice our opinions and have a say - we have no voice if we leave. We believe we are safer within the EU and are better  protected against crime, terrorism and threats to our security.

Cllr George Crane said "the EU is not perfect but I know what I have at the moment but I don't know what will happen if we leave"

We are proud that over many generations Britain has seen people come from abroad to work in our public services, and build businesses and contribute to our economy and growth. Migrants who come to this country pay taxes work hard and increase our prosperity.   We do not believe that leaving the EU will stop desperate people seeking sanctuary here and end the crisis in places like Syria or Iran.


Cllr Shama Tatler said "The hundreds of years before the creation on the EU saw the continent go from war to war with the most horrific results from 1939 to 1945. The EU was created to bring peace and stability to the region as well as allowing countries to work together for economic prosperity and social justice. Now, in the 21st century remaining in the EU will enable the UK to help lead in combating challenges such as climate change. The EU is not perfect, but I believe we need to be in the middle of decision making in Europe and help mould it and be a global player rather than isolate ourselves. This is why I will vote to remain."


We believe we are better off in Europe for jobs, wages, workers rights, prices in the shops and our security.

VOTE REMAIN X on June 23rd.

Fryent Labour Councillors
Cllr Ruth Moher, Cllr Shama Tatler and cllr George Crane