I have arrived at my office to face a huge morning mail bag (we have three deliveries per day). Almost 400 constituency letters asking me to vote yes for the referendum motion, one asking me to vote against.

Even with that level of support from my constituents, this wont be an easy thing to do. I believe in party loyalty and I will be doing this with a very heavy heart comforted only by the fact that it's the right thing to do and that I am taking my constituents through the lobby with me.