MP Owen: Tories must act quickly
North Shropshire’s MP has said the European election result was “disastrous” for the Tories and shows that the next Prime Minister must ensure Britain leaves the EU by October 31, deal or no deal.
Owen Paterson said the European Parliament elections saw voters abandon the two main parties in favour of one that has existed only for a few weeks.
The former cabinet secretary said the reason for the Brexit Party success was obvious.
The Conservative and Labour parties each lost one of their two previous European Parliament seats in the West Midlands.
“Despite being told it time and again, the UK did not leave the European Union on March 29,” he said.
Mr Paterson, a staunch Brexiteer, said his party had to act quickly.
“If the Conservatives want to survive, we have to change course, deliver a genuine Brexit as we promised and demonstrate that when we make such totemic promises to the electorate, we will keep our word.”
