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Where the parties stand on Brexit

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Brexit is this election’s defining issue. Theresa May is intent on securing a mandate for a hard Brexit, the effects of which will shape the country for generations to come. There are tough choices ahead and tactical voting could play a crucial role in blocking a Tory landslide, which would give May a blank cheque on Brexit.

How should you vote?

The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have laid out their manifestos. Here’s our cut-out-and-keep guide to the main national parties’ plans for trade, quitting with no deal, citizens’ rights, a future referendum, parliamentary votes and more. We’ve left out UKIP, which it’s hard to imagine many pro-Europeans backing.

Sources:

Conservative: Conservative party manifesto, Brexit white paper

Labour: Labour party manifesto, Keir Starmer’s speech on Labour’s approach to Brexit

Lib Dem: Lib Dem manifesto, Nick Clegg’s speech on Lib Dems’ position on Brexit

Green: Speeches by Caroline Lucas and Molly Scott Cato on the Green party’s Brexit pledge

**This article was originally published on 12 May but was modified on 18 May to reflect the contents of the parties’ manifestos.

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