The polls have closed, the results are in and we are set for Brexit. This is not a result I wanted, but I am proud to be part of the greatest democracy on Earth and so I look forward to representing, and acting on, the will of the people.
First and foremost, I am Wyre Forest's MP and I intend to do everything I can to make the most of Brexit for the people of Wyre Forest. I am very worried about the implications of Brexit on our economy, but we must seek out the opportunities this may present to us all here. Importantly, I must fight to get the best deal we can, both for our country and for Wyre Forest.
But I am also acutely aware of the split to our nation this referendum has revealed. It is vital that we ensure we all make the journey to Brexit as a unified society, not a divided one. That will take work, but it is a task I am ready to embrace.
Finally, I want to thank everyone for voting. There is no better endorsement of our democratic society than a high turnout at elections. And in the aftermath of the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, it is a fitting tribute that so many across the country went to exercise their democratic right yesterday.