POLITICAL leaders have been urged to end uncertainty following the EU referendum result with fears turmoil over the weekend could damage business.

And concerns have also been raised over the need to make Europeans living in Oxfordshire feel welcome here after reports of racist and xenophobic incidents elsewhere in Britain.

A "stand together" protest is due to take place at 5.30pm today in Broad Street by Remain supporters who want to show the city remains inclusive and open to all.

It follows two demonstrations in Radcliffe Square on Sunday that saw dozens of people protest at the outcome of the referendum and the way the Leave and Remain campaigns were conducted.

Anthony David, chief executive of Begbroke company Solid State Logic which exports high-tech digital mixing consoles and recording suite equipment, said better leadership needed to be provided in the aftermath of Thursday's vote.

He said: "We employ 14 people from other EU countries who are concerned about their future.

"I reassured them that they will be fine but they do not feel as welcome as they did before.

"All of them were shellshocked.

"The thing that worries me most is the complete lack of what looks like a stable political structure.

"Uncertainty is the enemy of business as anyone will tell you and the sooner there is clarity the better.

"The out people need to come up with a plan and sell it to the country."

Mr David added his company remained pro-EU and would continue to recruit staff from outside the UK.

ICEOxford managing director Chris Busby criticised politicians in the lead-up to the vote for not giving business owners enough facts about the vote.

The company sells about a third of its specialist cooling equipment within Europe.

Speaking yesterday he said: "The Chancellor seemed quite optimistic this morning, which fills me with a bit more confidence.

"But I have heard stories of people saying jobs will go and big companies will move out of the UK, although I do not know if they will or not.

"I was not pleased the Prime Minister resigned.

"He was a good Prime Minister and it depends on who succeeds him, but it is a shame that he is gone and it was a bit of a shock."

A "not in our name" protest by students on Sunday was organised in part to defend the rights of migrants

It took place alongside a demonstration against the "misinformation" organisers claimed was spread by both sides during the referendum debate.

The event planned for tonight also aims to reach out to EU migrants living in the city.

Oxford City Council leader Bob Price said: "The Oxford economy is heavily dependent on people who have come to work here from EU countries.

"They are very welcome here and we will continue to welcome EU nationals.

"They are crucial for the universities, the health service and for BMW and I hope they will continue to feel welcome."

Florence Rossignol, who runs French language charity Alliance Francaise d'Oxford, said she was disappointed with Britain's vote to leave the EU.

She said: "It has been a debate about immigration, which concerns me.

"There needs to be a positive message that all immigration is still welcome.

"You might want to control it but it is still positive."