More than 700,000 sign The Independent’s petition for a second Brexit vote – here's a selection of your reasons for backing the campaign

Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Independent's Final Say petition, launched less than a month ago, now has more than 700,000 signatures and continues to grow every day. It is now clearer than ever that the public – armed with the facts, tired of the political infighting and determined to ensure their voices are heard – deserve the final say on the Brexit deal.

We asked for your ideas and suggestions to help us keep the campaign rolling and, once again, you did not disappoint. We’ve had thousands of responses, from people on both sides of the Brexit debate, and it’s becoming apparent that the public is more willing than the politicians to reach across the divide to ensure the final decision is returned to the people.

Here are just a few of your reasons for demanding a final say on the Brexit deal:

I strongly suggest that we should completely stand against the injustice and deception that underpinned the initial referendum, which comprised of young voters, British expats and EU/EEA citizens being denied their right to have a say while granting Commonwealth nationals the right to partake in it. We must ensure that when, not if, the next vote on the final say takes place this never happens again.

Abdulhafid Mahmoud

Milton Keynes

If the politicians can’t cope with what we ask of them, the people can and will help.

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

London

The Brexiteers tell us that Leavers knew exactly what they voted for and would vote for it again. So why are they worried about the prospect of another referendum?

Sue Wilson

Experts have been warning that Brexit could weaken public finances, leaving services, jobs and more under threat. The best way to stand up for the many and avoid this Brexit mess is by giving the people a final say on the deal.

Tom Brake MP

Whether you voted Leave or Remain, we are now absolutely clear that Brexit is a grotesque failure. The only certain outcome is national humiliation. What a terrible tragedy for such a wonderful country.

Bob Geldof

Democracy is ultimately a partnership between politicians and people. If the politicians can’t cope with what we ask them to do, we, the people, can and will help.

Gina Miller

Europe is much more than a single market. It’s a club of countries which share the same values, a long history (not only warlike), and a common identity ­– despite the squabbles. A campaign on the cultural and societal commonalities rather than differences could help bring us back together.

Sophie Raynaud

Paris

I am delighted about the campaign, now that the implications of leaving the EU are becoming painfully apparent. But please do not forget to advocate for those British citizens who have, until now, been disenfranchised and ignored most shamefully.

Suzanne Thompson

Brits don’t quit, but we just had a referendum where the right encouraged the opposite. People were duped. We shouldn’t have quit. I know we shouldn’t leave. We should let people have a proper say, with an option – now people understand the nightmare of Brexit – to remain and fight for a more positive, better Europe.

Eddie Izzard

If, after hearing the arguments the British public still votes to leave, then I have no argument with that. It is the public’s choice. As a democrat I would accept their decision. But if the facts change – and they have – we should have the opportunity to change our minds.

Joe Anderson, mayor of Liverpool

I want a final say because right now we have the freedom to live, work and study in 27 different countries. Is Brexit going to offer us a better deal than that?

Sarah Jones

So many people didn’t know what they were voting for in 2016. The options are so much clearer now.

Tony Austin

I supported Brexit. I have done in one form or another for at least 44 years. I voted to leave the European Union, remain entirely happy with that decision, and hope that we get around to actually quitting in the future. Some would say it is therefore strange to also want a second vote – but in fact the only way to be a responsible Brexit supporter is to back calls for a final say on the terms of our leaving.

Tony Griffin