Voters have had their say in the European elections and for most, the memories of that infamous vote two years ago are still in their minds.

The uproar of the Brexit vote is still fresh as politicians remain in stalemate at Westminster over Theresa May's deal. She announced on Friday, May 24 that she would resign on June 7.

Two years ago, Britain voted to leave the EU, with Hull a heartland for leavers, but after many an Article 50 extension, we are still here - resulting in apathy at the polling stations for the European elections.

Nigel Farage with his Brexit party will be battling it out against the Lib Dems to try and get a seat at the table.

In Hull, a huge 68 per cent of voters opted to leave the EU.

What does Hull think about Brexit?
What does Hull think about Brexit?

However, as all sides continue to drag their feet, we wanted to know whether people in Hull would still vote the same as they did in 2016 - and what they thought of the situation Britain is in now.

Sophie Corcoran hit the streets of Hull to find out what the people think.

'I would vote to stay now'

Mrs Adley in Holderness Road described Brexit as "ridiculous".

She said: "I've got to admit, I wouldn't vote for it now, I'd vote to stay because of all of this It's gone on too long, it's ridiculous.

"I never thought it was going to be like this I thought it would be straight out with a little bit of argy bargy but nothing like this. It's just ridiculous."

'They're playing God'

Shirley Greenwood, form east Hull, says the politicians are doing work they should not be doing and she has not voted "for years".

She said: "I will not vote anymore, I've not voted before, maybe when I was a younger girl. It's a mess, a big mess.

"Every time you turn on the telly to watch the news, it's there. They can't come to an agreement but they were not put on this planet to do all of this. I don't know what will happen but this system with the Government is bad.

"It will stop eventually but it will be God putting an end to it."

Shirley Greenwood
Shirley Greenwood

'I've had enough'

Helen Roberts, 41, from east Hull, said she voted Remain in the first referendum and would vote the same again.

She said: "I've had enough now, we just look like a joke to everyone else. I voted Remain first time and would do it all again because look what mess we are in now because we are leaving.

"There was no need that I could see as to why we should leave because we are in a bigger mess now. The politicians are falling over each other for power and they don't care about the public. It's an absolute joke.

"If I knew it would get us somewhere better, I would say to everyone not to vote at all because what's the point? I didn't want to leave and I didn't vote for that but it's what's happened and it should be carried out but it's not."

'It's chaotic'

One man, who did not want to be named, said: "I've had enough. I can't be doing with it all anymore. I voted leave but if there was another referendum I wouldn't vote at all.

"I wouldn't vote because there's no saying what would happen."

Theresa May leaving Brussels after the European Council agreed to a second extension of the Brexit process

'We've lost the point of democracy'

Anthony McDonald said: "I don't want another referendum.

"The whole situation is chaotic and I don't think there should be another chance to vote or a second referendum because it's ludicrous. What's the point in democracy if it doesn't count? We need to get it out of the way."

Alan Priestly
Alan Priestly

'I'd vote Leave again

Alan Priestly, 63, of east Hull, said he would vote the same if there was a second referendum as he did in the first in 2016.

He said: "I thought once we voted to leave, that would be it. I didn't think it would be like it is now with the result.

"We are the laughing stock of the world the way she's (Theresa May) going about things. The politicians cannot agree on anything.

"If there was a second referendum I would vote to leave again but would it happen? We voted that last time and we've still not left - would they take notice of the British people? I don't know if they care about us. They're just in it for themselves - she is, I know that."

Would you vote the same if there was a second referendum? Let us know in the comments below.

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