Brexit and moving London forward

Sore losers should put a sock on it. All Leave voters are not xenophobic racists. London deserves no more say than any other area of the country. Although many Remsin supporting Londoners feel entitled and used to getting their own way they need to cease the bitterness and sour grapes and grow up.

I think that the referendum should have only been for people with UK citizenship only. Not dual nationals
I have spoken to many people who are immigrants to this country from the EU and have stayed here long enough to have obtained UK citizenship.
Some of them voted leave. Of course they are not so affected as UK only citizens as they still have their alternative EU country passport and so still have freedom of movement throughout EU.
Makes the referendum vote unfair.

I have signed petitions for a second referendum, not involving Article 50 and for an independent London. I also believe that because 52% of those who voted were in favour of Leave does not mean they were right. In a democracy we must have every right to challenge decisions and I fundamentally disagree with those who say we have to shut up and accept the outcome of the vote. We all need to have a voice in what happens next and the right outcome may well be closer to Remain than Leave. Having said all that I am not convinced an independent London is really the way to go. In many ways such a direction would be counter to the Remain philosophy of “we’re better off together”. I don’t think London will be a better place to live if it alienates the rest of the UK. I therefore advocate Londoners focusing on the best deal for the country as a whole.

Access to a single European market with minimal trade restrictions is paramount. If that means free movement of people, preferably labour, free movement it should be. We must be mature in our negotiations and not act like a petulant child because if we do we will lose – in other words there will be some give and take to protect and enhance the interests of the UK in Europe.

Given the uncertainty we have created not only for ourselves but for existing and potential investors around the world, a priority for Government is to provide favourable market conditions to maintain and attract investment. Given London’ status as a powerhouse with iconic qualities recognised across the world, then a significant focus should be on ensuring it is highlighted as an investment magnet.

You can’t beat the Olympic Games but London should incessantly keep itself on the map by bidding for as many prestigious sporting and cultural events as possible.

Brexit should not be an excuse to delay a decision on a new runway for London. A decision that a new runway is required must be ratified and a vote taken as to where it will be THIS YEAR. The arguments have been aired time and time again – even those who stand to lose out want a definitive outcome so that they can move on. To delay sends a message to the rest of the world that we don’t know what we are doing.

There are other things London can do to promote the UK without harming the provinces. We should continue investment in anything that improves quick, safe and pleasant access around London – night tube, CrossRail, Garden Bridge, more pedestrianisation and cycling with incentives to restrict non-essential traffic, and please a co-ordinated effort to reduce littering and increase recycling.

The size and power of London, which let’s remember has a much bigger economy and population than Scotland, means it must be at the table in all negotiations on our relationship with the EU – but at the table to negotiate the best for the whole UK.

Additional autonomy for London should be sought but not across the board as it is important that the rest of the UK does not suffer from London’s buoyancy.

Even in London 40% of voters were in the Leave camp. As with the rest of the country, we need to find out why people really voted Brexit – some of the answers may be unsavoury but we cannot allow prejudice or falsehood to become further entrenched. A starting point would be a statement explaining what “Taking Back Control” means – control of what?

Perhaps the real way to grab victory from the jaws of defeat is to have a second referendum on the resulting negotiated deal with the EU but can we trust ourselves?

The result in London was interesting. Having read the comments by some of the posters, it would appear that in general the common denominator is that the majority are all very well paid or distinctly affluent and not particularly interested in the financial problems of others. I can only hope that they are ensuring that their parents are sharing in their affluence, bearing in mind that any money they have managed to save during their working life is from taxed income and is now receiving very little interest. Remember that for many the only other income is the State Pension for which they can and should thank Winston Churchill and Lloyd George.

Very many north of Watford are not so fortunate, no one objects to skilled workers coming here to a job what is hurting our workforce is the economic migrant who is prepared to work for less than the living wage in terrible living conditions, no wonder UK citizens voted lose Brussels interference in every day life.

Now get on and ensure that Great Britain prospers, remember as fore as trade is concerned Europe exports more to us than we do to them. This factor should control and stupidity on their part and if not they will be the ones hurt.

personally I would not send another penny to Brussels until they have signed off correctly on all their accounts and seriously tackled the rampant fraud within the EU system.

In order to maintain London as the great city it is then we need to retain access to the single market and free movement of people. Our open society is what makes us so great and it's been heart warming to see Londoners outpouring of love for Europe and our European friends since the Brexit vote. I do think London is in danger of being seen as a separate unity from the rest of the country, and may be wrongly perceived as more privileged, which is something we may need to work on. I want London to stand up for our ideals, but somehow that needs to be balanced against uniting us with the rest of the country. I think it is important that we continue to unite against any acts of racism or aggression and not allow Brexit to take us backwards in our social acceptance of others.

I am an immigrant in London and while I still feel as welcome today as I felt for the past 5 years, I am worried about the episodes of racism and anti-immigration that have been happening throughout the country. I really appreciate the messages of support of the Major and other personalities but I think it will be important to reprimand these episodes rather than letting them go, to insure that people don't feel that the outcome of this referendum has endorsed racism and intolerance.

I think our Major is handling this very well. A seat at the negotiations table for London is fundamental. Free market and free circulation of people are too.
I currently worry a lot about the economic situation, however I do not know what the solution to that would be, if not a quick U turn regarding Brexit.

I'm in the Imperialist enclave of the South Hams. I feel that the attitude and prosperity from London 2012 should spill out of beyond the M25. Yes Mayor you must be included in negotiations. Will there be any? or will it be like the last EU trip where Dave was victorious in getting 3/8th of effall?

Well England has engaging on a new dimension all we need is togetherness. If you divided we will fall apart .I am a strong believer in the words of the God and his words said that a kingdom divided by itself will fall. The people has spoken but we need to call on the Creator of creation for His help so that we do not faint while carry out His plans and purposes here in this country. We seek help on our own but we have to remember who is in control and who has the final say in our day to day lives.I think that the country should start recognize the purposes of the church. In olden days God did speak to his people through His true prophets. Let us all work together to build a better United Kingdom and stand up and fight for the integrity of this nation. Let the people taking part in building this country, what had done is already gone tomorrow is a new day so let us work for progress and failure. Thank you for allowing me to have my say, GBU-God bless you all .

Although I believe the EU has many faults I feel this is not the best result for the UK. We were starting to get somewhere with concessions from the EU, and it's better to be inside trying to change things than on the outside shouting.

I accept the result of the referendum, but am amazed by the attitude of the Scots, who are now looking to remain, despite the referendum saying leave. On that basis, surely London, with a larger GDP and greater tax contribution should have a voice in any future discussions.

The whole campaign was ugly and if retailers told as many lies as the leave people they would be prosecuted.

Anyway, we have to make the most of it, so let's pull together and try and make this country great again. Even with worries over a recession and currency collapse as a result

We are following the European Council over on our homes live in London, need to top of the city is our world without racist, fascist & nationalism only. Yes to London is out of the Brexit fixed to up 4 years. 16 Millions civilization must to following our EU Referendum would be greater suffers beyond the FX Traders across the UK. Part of the England & Wales must to return to the EU's Commission based @ Independence by Lib Dems & Labour. Labour would be return to the unity without Division states, Corbynism would be upgraded to new the UK & EU integration replaces by disintegration.