If you campaigned, canvassed and contributed for the UK to Remain in the EU; if you debated, debunked and defriended me on Facebook; if you ridiculed, rubbished and rebutted every argument for Leave, but now graciously accept the democratic outcome, you have my sincere respect. Thank you for engaging in democracy. It’s a very precious thing. I know – I’ve been on the losing side many times.

If you still insist you were cheated, demand another referendum, or otherwise reject the outcome, then please listen to what Pat Condell has to say. My name is Peter Shields and I endorse this message…