Madam,

If that’s the case, can I suggest that by far the most useful thing he could do is to urge Jeremy Corbyn, on behalf of those facing hardship in this area, to support what the vast majority of Labour voters and members say they want, a People’s Vote, to decide our future relationship with Europe based not on the exaggerated promises of the Leave campaign, but on the real options we now know are available. That is probably now the only way to avoid the sort of chaotic no-deal Brexit which the right wing of the Conservative Party is calling for.

The vast majority of economists, businesspeople and agricultural experts are telling us that a no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for our economy and that the damage would last for decades and blight the prospects of our children. And it’s pretty obvious that, if this happens, it will be people facing hardship and low wages who will suffer the most. But by ruling out a People’s Vote, Jeremy Corbyn is almost guaranteeing this outcome.

I had the pleasure of spending a day on the streets of Porthmadog on 8 December, asking people how they thought the government was handling Brexit negotiations and whether Brexit would be good for them and this area.

The overwhelming majority told us they favoured a People’s Vote, and remaining within Europe. Our MP Liz Saville Roberts is already standing up for the best interests of her constituents in Dwyfor Meirionnydd.

If Mr Hogg wants to be helpful, he should contact Jeremy Corbyn and try to get him to do likewise.

Yours etc,

Rory Francis, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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