BLACKBURN with Darwen Council’s chief executive is being urged to write to MPs reminding them of their responsibility to reflect the will of the people over Brexit.

Cllr John Pearson has submitted a motion to be heard before next week’s full council meeting, seconded by Tory group leader Cllr John Slater.

The pair are asking fellow councillors to back a proposal suggesting chief executive Harry Catherall should write to Kate Hollern and Jake Berry as Brexit looms.

In his motion, Cllr Pearson said: “This council notes the results of the Brexit referendum as declared by the people of Blackburn with Darwen.

"The Blackburn constituency voted 56.3 per cent to 43.7 per cent to leave the EU and the Rossendale constituency voted 60.7 per cent to 39.3 per cent to leave.

"This motion requests the chief executive to write to both MPs reminding them of the decision of the people they represent and to continue to reflect their constituent’s democratic view in all they have to say on Brexit during these critical times."

Earlier this week, Blackburn MP Kate Hollern said she supports calls in the Labour Party for a 'people's vote' on Brexit.

Ms Hollern said: "I do not want to overturn the result of the referendum but at the same time the way Theresa May has handled it so far could leave us in a terrible situation.

"We think there should be a general election on the final deal.

"We would hope to see a clear plan but at the moment the Chequers proposal is very worrying for business rates and currency rates.

"There is still a lot to discuss and I think all options should be left on the table."

Rossendale MP Mr Berry voted to remain in the EU but said earlier this year he had changed his stance on Brexit.

Mr Berry said: "I was a reluctant remain voter but now describe myself as a ‘releaver’

and having seen what has happened since the referendum would now vote for

Brexit".