Ranil Jayawardena has published an open letter to all constituents of North East Hampshire regarding the result of the European Union referendum.
Ranil said:
"I am proud that turnout was high across North East Hampshire – 83% in the District of Hart and 78% in the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane. This shows that people were engaged with the discussion, had sought out the information they needed to make a decision and wanted to have their say, whatever their view."
"Just under half of the British people will, nonetheless, be unhappy with the result and I am respectful of this fact. Now is not the time for gloating nor insults from either side. Now is not the time for party political posturing. Now is the time for calm, reflection and unity."
Ranil's full letter is available below.