Richmond’s council leader Gareth Roberts has set out to show British people haven’t turned their back on Europe in a post-Brexit world.
The borough celebrated 65 years of its European partnerships with Konstanz in and Fontainebleau in on June 7 and 8, hosting more than 40 events for the public.
Roberts said the twinning relationships with the towns are especially important in today’s political climate where there is a need to celebrate unity rather than division.
He said: “There is far too much of an idea still going on that Britain has become narrow, has become insular, it’s become inward-looking and we have not.
“We are still outward looking. We still want to have relationships with our friends in Europe and beyond.
“We still want to ensure that we have got a place at the table.”
The weekend festivities included an exhibition exploring Richmond’s story of tourism which was extended for the weekend.
Roberts said: “Well, we are in an absolutely gorgeous area of southwest London, and it is absolutely ripe for people to come and visit.”
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