Democracy abhors a vacuum. The realignment that is happening now in our politics is the inevitable consequence of 62% of the electorate feeling politically homeless. A majority of our people who feel that neither of our main parties share their values, principles and integrity.
The decision of Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston to join the existing Labour members of the Independent Group begins what I hope will be a process that will finally give a voice to a so-far silent majority of voters. I admire them for beingwilling to put their heads above the parapet, to defy the onslaught of abuse I know too well, and to be brave enough to look beyond a vote taken nearly three years ago and to acknowledge the clear and present danger Brexit now poses to the livelihoods, jobs and quality of life of both leavers and remainers.
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