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Second referendum? Not in my name
I’m a young person who would’ve voted to remain – here’s why I don’t want to ‘have my say’ in a second referendum, writes HECTOR GIBBS
Pro-European Union supporters gather in central London, for the March for Change

I STUDY Spanish and Portuguese at university. I speak French.

At my very core, I feel a deep and meaningful connection with Europe. I was raised on the values of tolerance and multiculturalism, yet I am now resigned to the fact that Britain must leave the European Union.

There are many things that I love about the European Union, from the free movement of people to close co-operation with our continental neighbours.

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