We in Remain love Britain just as much as those wanting Brexit

It is a fact we will retain our sovereignty in the EU. This means British voters make fundamental decisions about our future, not any other organisation. The EU cannot stop us deciding our own future – and it is not doing so now.

It is a fact that the world’s leading economic organisations, military figures and heads of government all think we are a stronger country and a more valuable ally for being in the EU. It is a view shared by the Falkland Islanders I visited earlier this year.

It is a fact the prime minister has secured changes to the make-up of the EU which safeguards our independence. It is a fact we have a veto on Turkish membership of the EU, as do all 27 other members. Our security and our future is already in our own hands.

It is a fact jobs in Portsmouth are dependent on secure trade with Europe. That is why companies like Airbus have written to their staff in our city pointing out the importance of being in the EU.

It is a fact we have a stronger society because we have economic stability. We want Europe to be more stable, like us – half our exports go there. Instability in Europe or at home is bad for our business.

It is a fact that EU nationals in the UK pay more tax than they take in benefits.

It is a fact the EU is the world’s biggest single market and we only guarantee free access to it as members of the EU. It is a fact Norway pays the EU to trade with it even though it has no say on EU laws and regulations.

It is a fact we on the Remain side love our country just as much as those who want to leave the EU.

After the referendum we all have to get on with the job of growing our economy and strengthening our society.