Dear Mr Corbyn,
Thank you for your reply (see below).
In light of what you say in your reply, I do not see the point of leaving the EU at all: your plan is in effect EU membership without a British say on how the EU is run or how it develops. That makes no sense.
You say:
Thank you for your reply (see below).
In light of what you say in your reply, I do not see the point of leaving the EU at all: your plan is in effect EU membership without a British say on how the EU is run or how it develops. That makes no sense.
You say:
You say you ‘respect the referendum result’ and offer this as the reason for ‘leaving the EU in no way other than not having a say in its running.’ That is, you ‘respect’ the view of 37% of an electorate which deliberately and unfairly excluded whole constituencies of people...
a great stake in the outcome (16-17 year olds, EU citizens living, paying taxes and bringing up families in the UK, and our own expatriate community), which was influenced by a dishonest Leave campaign based on lies, false promises, no plan or costings, distortions, xenophobia...
and racism, and which we now know was interfered with by covert Big Data manipulation. How can you possibly ‘respect’ such a thing?
80% of Labour members wish to stay in the EU.
The young wish to stay in the EU.
You have it in your power to stop Brexit.
If you are unwilling to
80% of Labour members wish to stay in the EU.
The young wish to stay in the EU.
You have it in your power to stop Brexit.
If you are unwilling to
do so by the perfectly constitutional and legitimate Parliamentary means at your disposal, then I and millions of others like me ask you to back a referendum to ascertain whether the country really does wish to go ahead with Brexit.
Cone on: be a democrat. If you respect ‘the
Cone on: be a democrat. If you respect ‘the
will of the people,’ consult it now that it has seen some facts and realities and knows that it was lied to by Leave in 2016.
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Grayling
Many thanks for getting in touch about exiting the European Union. Please accept my apologies for the time which it has
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Grayling
Many thanks for getting in touch about exiting the European Union. Please accept my apologies for the time which it has
taken to get back to you.
Labour respect the referendum result and will fight for a Brexit deal that protects jobs, the economy and rights. Tory divisions and incompetence over Brexit are putting jobs and the economy at risk.
In order to avoid a cliff-edge for our economy,
Labour respect the referendum result and will fight for a Brexit deal that protects jobs, the economy and rights. Tory divisions and incompetence over Brexit are putting jobs and the economy at risk.
In order to avoid a cliff-edge for our economy,
Labour would seek to negotiate a transitional period on the same basic terms as now – including within the Single Market and a Customs Union with the EU, abiding by the common rules of both.
Beyond that, Labour would seek to negotiate a new comprehensive UK-EU customs union to
Beyond that, Labour would seek to negotiate a new comprehensive UK-EU customs union to
ensure that there are no tariffs with Europe, to support our manufacturing industry and to help avoid any need for a hard border in Northern Ireland. This arrangement would ensure the UK would have an appropriate say on any new trade deal terms.
Labour would also negotiate a
Labour would also negotiate a
new and strong relationship with the single market that retains the benefits, including full tariff-free access, no new impediments to trade and put a floor under existing rights, standards and protections.
We want a close future relationship with the EU based on our values of
We want a close future relationship with the EU based on our values of
internationalism, solidarity and equality. Labour will continue to cooperate closely with the EU on a wide range of issues including climate change, research, technology, security and counter-terrorism.
A Labour Government would immediately guarantee existing rights for all EU
A Labour Government would immediately guarantee existing rights for all EU
nationals living in Britain and secure reciprocal rights for UK citizens who have chosen to make their lives in EU countries.
Tory divisions and incompetence over Brexit are putting jobs and the economy at risk. The Prime Minister must start putting the needs of the country
Tory divisions and incompetence over Brexit are putting jobs and the economy at risk. The Prime Minister must start putting the needs of the country
before her party and negotiate a future relationship with the EU that puts jobs and the economy first. Businesses need certainty and stability from the Government, not more confusion and chaos. The Tories have not offered any viable way to ensure frictionless trade with Europe,
protect our manufacturing industry or prevent a hard border in Northern Ireland.
You can play a part in shaping Labour policy by sharing your ideas in a submission. The relevant Policy Commission will consider your submission as part of our open and democratic policymaking
You can play a part in shaping Labour policy by sharing your ideas in a submission. The relevant Policy Commission will consider your submission as part of our open and democratic policymaking
process.
The International Policy Commission develops Labour’s international policy. It is responsible for foreign policy, international development, defence and Britain’s future relationship with Europe.
The International Policy Commission develops Labour’s international policy. It is responsible for foreign policy, international development, defence and Britain’s future relationship with Europe.
Thanks once again for your email, and for sharing your thoughts and suggestions.
Best wishes,
James K
Membership Services and Correspondence
The Labour Party
Best wishes,
James K
Membership Services and Correspondence
The Labour Party
