Labour’s strategy on Brexit involves more negotiations on Brexit after winning a General election, to secure a more acceptable Deal than May’s- which is a Brexit solution with the option of a referendum only on the terms of the Deal. Cancelling Brexit is certainly not what Corbyn appears to have on the agenda . The
Summary of The European Union (Revocation of Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19 A Bill to require the Prime Minister to revoke the notification, under Article 50 (2) of the Treaty on European Union, of the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the European Union unless two conditions are met; to establish as first condition for
Andres Allemand – originally published in the Independent 14th November 2018 The “Swiss model” is often referred to by British politicians speaking about Brexit. Presumably this is because Switzerland never joined the EU. And because it is seen by many as the world champion of direct democracy. Around 600 questions have been put to public
Jeremy Corbyn’s Guardian statement (22nd December) that if Labour won a snap election they would carry on with Brexit confirmed that carrying out the 2016 referendum result is the policy of both front benches. The surprise was the belief Labour could get a snap election which Labour would win to carry out the mandate. The
Followed the Birmingham meeting September of c40 activists -Location – Albany Gt Portland St. 60 present, plus platform. Room full but comfortable. The demographic was – entirely white, over 40, the agenda item on inclusivity not reached when I left. THE BIG NEWS IS THAT TOM BRUFFATO SAID THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF 167
In the House of Lords on October 25th, Lord Kinlochard (John Kerr, the former ambassador) referred to THE ROADMAP TO A PEOPLE’S VOTE* as setting out a strategy for a further referendum on Brexit. The debate did not take up the suggestion but it is important for several reasons, the most imharmediate being what Lord
Trevor Fisher has written a short pamphlet to explain the background to the issue of referendums and Brexit including the fact that the 2016 referendum was the second one on the issue not the first. To download the pamphlet all we ask is that you give us your email so we can keep you up
Below is the full text of the composite motion on Brexit passed by Labour conference 2018. The key pledge is that Labour vows to “support all options remaining on the table, including campaigning for a public vote” should it not be able to secure a general election. Conference welcomes Jeremy Corbyn’s determined efforts to hold the
The People’s Vote (PV) demo on October 20th must be supported 100% without reservations – the Open Britain initiative is not perfect but it is the only show in town. After the demo the wider picture will be clearer as the vote in the Commons in November is racing towards us and party politics will
With parliament back in operation, the state of campaigning and public attitudes are beginning to be newsworthy again. The activists on both sides have kept going through the summer, Leavers showing itself more and more as ageing white men, while the two petitions on Anti Brexit have steadily gained support. By September 5th the People’s