An online petition has been launched calling for St Albans MP Anne Main and Harpenden MP Peter Lilley to stand down.

Herts Advertiser: St Albans MP Anne Main campaigning for 'Vote Leave' in St AlbansSt Albans MP Anne Main campaigning for 'Vote Leave' in St Albans (Image: Archant)

It says that both politicians campaigned ‘tirelessly’ to leave the European Union, despite constituents showing a “contradicting belief” to remain in the bloc.

The petition adds: “Having lost the support of the local electorates on this key issue, they can no longer credibly hold this office.”

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/call-for-st-albans-and-harpenden-mps-to-stand-down