THE nation has voted to leave the European Union as soon as possible.

Opponents claim this could be extremely complex, taking years to achieve, every aspect needing confirmation by the remaining members.

Our simple response should be as follows.

Bluntly inform Germany, France, the unelected president and commissioners and their ego-bloated acolytes in Brussels that six months after we invoke Article 50 our membership fees (£30 million per day) will cease.

Should they threaten retribution through trade barriers, again tell them straight: “You need our custom to survive, so swallow your pride and don’t be so daft.”

In five years, Great Britain will be flourishing - and the EU filing for bankruptcy.

Peter Rickaby, West Park, Selby