A few thoughts on alternatives to Brexit...

- Bring in proportional representation

- Cancel HS2 and spend the tens of £billions on improving *regional* rail and other transport links

- Turn the HOL into an entirely elected second chamber (its oversight function is useful)

- Recognise the merit of a booming economy in London and the SE. Celebrate it and nurture it. Then milk the cash cow and spread that delicious cream across the whole of the UK.

- Foster an entrepreneurial mentality that rewards a "British Dream" (parallels to the American Dream)

- End the culture of secrecy in Government, except in cases of genuine national security. Transparency and accountability at every level. Shine a bright light into the darkest corners.

- Set up a "regional sifting committee" to vet all large infrastructure projects to ensure that