I WAS both surprised and delighted with the referendum result.

Of course there will be uncertainty and challenges ahead, but as a proud, talented, and resourceful nation, we are more than capable of meeting those challenges and benefitting from the tremendous opportunities there will be, once we are free from the instructions of the undemocratic, inefficient, and corrupt organisation that the EU has become.

No more will our destiny be controlled by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.

We should all accept the clear result, move on in a positive and united way, and take full advantage of those opportunities our regained freedom will present.

Cllr Nigel Cooper
Cranham