Last Friday it felt as if the politics of division and isolation trumped openness and cooperation. The very essence of our country is under threat.

While we recognise that the British people have spoken, as Lib Dems we do not recognise the values held by Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson as being the values that truly define Britain.

Around the country, Liberal Democrats will continue to be the loudest and clearest voices in support of a diverse and open-hearted Britain. While other parties are bitterly divided, you have been united in your efforts to share our positive vision in your communities. Thank you. Thank you for everything you have said and done in the campaign – and everything you will continue to do.

Now it’s more important than ever that we don’t let that spirit fade. Right now there are 16 million people in all corners of the land who are wondering where they can turn to find a movement that represents them. Over the weeks as they digest what has happened, many will be looking for a way to fight back.

We are the only party who can lead the 48% of the electorate who share our values, but if we are going to convince people of that fact then we need to move fast. We need to harness the anger out there and turn it into a positive movement that will stand up and fight for the Britain we believe in. We need them to become Liberal Democrats.

Starting right now we’re asking people across Britain to sign up to say that they are proud to be part of the 48% – and to join the Liberal Democrats. Please help us by using this link:

https://libdems.secure.force.com/LiberalDemocrats/NewMemberRegistration

We can turn our sorrow and anger into a positive movement. 16 million people want a country that is tolerant, welcoming and outward-looking. We Liberal Democrats are best placed to build the movement.

Our moment is now – let’s do this!

Kind regards,
Sal

Sal Brinton
Federal President
Liberal Democrats