Yorkshire First are calling for the government to consider the needs of the region following the decision by David Cameron to create to a special Brexit Unit.
Since the referendum the country has been somewhat up the air as those who lead country debate what they need to do next.
With a growing divide between the North and the South of England, Yorkshire First are concerned that yet again the interests of North, including Yorkshire could be over looked.
Commenting on the Prime Ministers decision to create a ‘Brexit’ unit to begin preparations for negotiating EU exit, Leader of Yorkshire First, Richard Carter said:
“The Prime Minister made it clear his new EU unit would listen to Scotland, Wales, London and even Gibraltar as part of the preparations for Brexit, but we have to ask where is Yorkshire’s voice?”
“After all Yorkshire has a population larger than Scotland and has a vitally important manufacturing sector which is now struggling with uncertainty.”
“The vote in Yorkshire showed that people want to see more control closer to home and they want their voice heard.”
“We now need to have a conversation in Yorkshire and all options, most especially a parliament for Yorkshire, need to be considered as part of that conversation.”
“Our immediate priority should be that Yorkshire speaks with one voice – politicians, trade unions, businesses, the third sector and all those with a stake – to ensure that we get the best possible deal for Yorkshire.”
“The Leave campaigners must be held to their promises regarding Yorkshire’s finances.”
“Yorkshire must not be left to lose out when both money and powers are brought back from Brussels.”
The problem is the government thinks London represents England, seems they didn’t notice the significance of the fact that almost every area in England, apart from London and a few other large metropolitan cities, voted leave. How much louder can voters shout? We need a regional assembly for England, just as Wales has, devoted to the rest of England, and preferably based in Yorkshire.