Topic: | Statement by Cllr Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council, following the EU Referendum 2016 result | Forum Home |
Posted by: | Hounslow Council | |
Date/Time: | 29/06/16 14:50:00 |
“Last Thursday, I and the majority of people in the borough voted to remain in the European Union. However, in Hounslow the margin between the votes to ‘Remain’ and ‘Leave’ was slim; reflecting the country’s split view. "My view is that we must respect the country’s decision to leave the EU but that in Hounslow we must learn more about why people voted the way they did. It’s crucial that we work together and talk with and listen to all our communities to ensure that everyone feels that they belong in Hounslow. “We all have a responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder with our neighbours and respect each other regardless of our ethnicity or background. Hounslow is one of the most diverse boroughs in London, where 120 languages are spoken and a place where people from all over the world come together to live, work and do business. “I’m proud of Hounslow’s strong, vibrant and inclusive communities. It’s one of our key strengths. Over the past 50 years, we’ve celebrated and welcomed the borough’s diversity, and encouraged people from different communities to come together to discuss issues that matter to them. “We will work to continue to ensure all residents irrespective of their background; living and working in Hounslow have a voice that’s heard and that’s listened to by everyone. I’m quite clear as a borough, that at every opportunity we will unite against the politics of fear and division that was pervasive throughout much of the referendum campaign. “We will not tolerate hate crime in any form and neither should you. I recently met with our Borough Commander, Raj Kholi, and he is as committed, as I am, in ensuring that all our residents feel safe and secure. “As your council, we are committed to getting on with the job as laid out in our manifesto. That is to ensure that we have enough school places for the borough’s children; that we continue on with our ambitious house building programme; and that we continue to work with major employers in Hounslow to provide jobs and training opportunities for our young people. “If you have any concerns that you would like to raise, please contact your local ward councillor.” |