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It’s been more than a year since British people shocked the world with a referendum which was a razor-thin win for ‘camp leave’ and has divided the world unlike anything …

Remainers and Brexiteers are at each other’s throats, The UK Government is battling it out with the European union in an ego contest, smaller parties (aka Lib Dems) are contesting the referendum result on various grounds and declaring a war  on democracy (yes I know you will contest this statement – its my personal opinion please learn to deal with it) and the courts and other respected organizations are unwittingly fuelling the fire by bringing new evidence of wrong-doing by the ‘Vote Leave’ camp and most visibly there are splits in the conservative party where everyone seems to have grown an overactive consciousness overnight and are collectively (along with labour party) hell bent on bringing the country to its knees.

I am a UK citizen along with my family and have a submission to the leaders to sort this mess out – the world is watching.

What’s happening:

Who voted us out?

There are a lot of theories going around – most prominent being it was the elderly generation who voted to leave – selling the young generation out of a future. Another suggests a more sinister racist agenda with this being an ‘anti-immigrant’ vote. Another interpretation is rest of UK sold Scotland out who wanted to remain with various region-wise, age wise, city wise vote figures being circulated and creating divide in the country, cities and even families.

I don’t buy the theory a certain class of people are to blame for Brexit. I have friends who are young, who are immigrants and also who are elderly who voted to leave. If enough data analysis is done certain patterns are inevitable but this form of data mining is dividing the country. The elections were fair and we all got a chance to vote. I voted remain myself but I respect the verdict (yes the vote was just an advisory and yes the campaign leave over-spend breaking election rules and yes campaign leave made false promises ad mis-led the public – despite all this vote stands). We are all adults and we are able to make responsible decisions. Post-election crying is a sign of a country which is losing its way. We cannot uphold and decry democracy when it suits us and find flaws and break it’s legs later. We are in the middle of Brexit – a democratically elected government is dedicated to making this happen – as a country irrespective of political party, region and interest we need to be united to get the best result for the country.

The Conservatives:

Although I am no fan of the Brexiteers – in my view its hard to think you are serious politicians; between chaotic hair, wild unfounded statistics and unreliable inconsistent policies – I found the recent resignation letter from Boris Johnson (@borisjohnson) makes some sense. Out leadership is approaching the negotiation with tremendous self-doubt and deceit.

Ms May (@TheresaMayOfficial) has shown a lack of leadership which is a great misfortune for this great nation at this time of need. I urge Ms May to stop trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat – every time you go behind closed doors and promise to deliver the next best thing since Elvis Presley – the proposals fall flat on their face with all sides taking shots and leaving it with more holes than a fishing net.

You will not be able to deliver an amazing solution that all sides will miraculously accept – there are no such solutions. In the real would it will have to be a compromise – a give and take and, in the end, we may end up with a workable solution and an optimistic future. The way to do this is through public consultation and debate at every level – schools, colleges, universities, at work and at home. Let people realize how difficult the problem actually is. Make the public feel the pressure instead of putting yourself as a scapegoat for everyone to blame after every few months. It may be too late to do this effectively now but I still feel a frank and open discussion with citizens, MP’s and EU is the best way forward. If you believe UK needs more time as we have wasted more than a year already – ask for it. I know I will appreciate that rather than what is currently happening.

The Others:

Dear Labour party members (@JeremyCorbynMP) – you should not get a free ride on this bandwagon of destruction that the conservative party is on. At-least the public understands what the issues are and where members stand in the conservative party. I have no clue (as I am sure don’t have many others) where the Labour party stands in this – which side of the fence you are on. This issue is of paramount importance to the future of the UK and by taking no significant part in the evolution of the deal – you may find that you may just as well render yourself un-important. Let your MP’s come out and support the direction the government is taking and oppose if they feel its not right. Be livid at-least – help deliver the Brexit this country needs – the people will remember.

Lib Dems (@vincecableMP) – at-least you have shown which side you are on – even if that is against democracy and the good of this country in my humble view. I urge you to respect the referendum and the government chosen by the people – even if it is by the slimmest of margins – this is how democracy works. Do not try and prosper from the divisions within the electorate – UKPI couldn’t and I hope you won’t either. Your job is not to simply reflect the views of your constituents but to help your voters understand how the decision needs to be respected and show some leadership.

The EU:

@europeancouncilpresident @JunckerEU

I have always admired a lot of things about the EU – especially the work that is being done to bring big firms to deal fairly and some amazing work on privacy and human rights. That being said I would urge you to avoid the habit of shooting yourselves in the foot – you will have 54 of them so there is clearly the opportunity to keep doing that. UK is not leaving because of some issues with the UK Electorate but ongoing problems within the EU structure, bureaucracy and other economic and social  problems including the EU immigration policy of late. Besides UK, France and Germany can be themselves found to be flirting with the idea of ‘independence’.

This should be a wake-up call for the EU leaders to understand that the problems within EU are far beyond UK leaving and if they are not addressed with due attention you may find Brexit happening many times over leaving a broken dream behind. Instead of acting like a mafia where one is in for life, can you not respect the decision taken democratically by a founding member nation? To ensure the very survival of the EU you need to focus on the root cause of the problems and make way for a reformed EU which the UK would be proud to join back in another 10 years. In my humble view this is the only way EU will survive as a coherent organization. UK should be treated like a family member parting with sadness and regret rather than stubbornness and disregard. The world is watching how EU and UK are squabbling like children and if a ‘no deal’ scenario happens it is a slap in the face for both UK and EU.

Apologies if I have offended anyone in this blog – that was not the intention. As an involved member of the electorate I felt it my duty to express my views and to help in any small way I can deliver a good Brexit and a brighter future for our children.