THE vote on June 23 is a once in a lifetime vote for most of us. It is one of, if not the most important national decision, we will ever have to make.

The consequences will be felt not just for a few weeks or even years but for generations to come. Each and every one of us must exercise the democratic right previous generations fought so hard to protect. This country cannot afford to be apathetic.

We must all vote, young and old, so that the decision is one that we have all made wherever you live, whatever you do and whatever your background.

I am appealing to young people in my constituency of Thirsk and Malton to remember that this is their future and to remind them not to leave the decision to their parents and grandparents.

I will be voting to remain because I believe that Britain’s exit could destabilise the EU to the point of collapse and the economic and political consequences could be disastrous for us all.

I hope that young people, who may not fully appreciate the benefits of the EU, will realise this before it is too late.

Kevin Hollinrake MP, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton