THE people of York Outer voted by a majority to remain in the EU referendum.

However, the Member of Parliament for York Outer, Julian Sturdy, has put his party leadership before the people he serves by voting in favour of triggering Article 50, which will lead to a hard Brexit.

The Liberal Democrats had tabled an amendment in Parliament this week to give the public the final say on the Government’s Brexit deal, with the option of accepting it or remaining in the EU.

However, this was defeated after MPs including Mr Sturdy voted against it.

Mr Sturdy also ignored warnings about the damage the exit from the Single Market will do to Britain’s economy.

This week figures by the respected Institute for Fiscal studies predicted the UK economy will be three per cent smaller by 2030, as a result of hard Brexit, with years more austerity and tax increases expected.

While both the Conservatives and Labour are now holding hands towards a hard Brexit, we will be the rallying point for all those in Yorkshire and the Humber who want to hold this Government to account and keep Britain open, tolerant and united.

Kamran Hussain, Chair of Yorkshire and Humber Liberal Democrats policy and Brexit spokesperson