BRACKNELL MP Phillip Lee has said the nation must now 'come together' following a vote to leave the EU, despite having backed the UK to remain in.

Despite Dr Lee's support for the UK to stay an EU member, voters in Bracknell - previously named the third most Eurosceptic in the country - supported a Brexit with 35,002 votes cast in favour of leaving the EU, compared with 29,888 votes supporting staying in.

Dr Lee said: "The British people have spoken. It is now the duty of all Parliamentarians to respond in the best interests of our great and good country.

"At the local level, I am glad that the turnout was high in both Bracknell and Wokingham, with both above the national average.

"The referendum and the issues the debate raised clearly engaged many new voters, which is very welcome and encouraging.

"Clearly, there will be some challenging times ahead but, as a nation, we must now come together and concentrate on what is best for the UK as we move into a future outside of the European Union.”

Refering to Prime Minister David Cameron's resignation, he said: "I was very sad to see David Cameron announce his intention to resign as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party.

"However, it was a typically honourable and selfless decision from a man who has led our country with distinction for the last six years. As a party, we will now start the process of electing a new leader, who will then go on to form a new government and lead the negotiation of our withdrawal from the European Union.”