Don’t vote Labour in European elections
Party has twice whipped in favour of a referendum and will probably do so again. But its manifesto is too wishy-washy to support.
Labour must back public vote on any deal, not just Tory one
InFacts’ open letter signed by 5,000 pro-Europeans shows how backing public vote on any Brexit could help Corbyn win EU elections.
Back Labour if it comes off fence. Don’t if it won’t.
Anybody whose top priority is to stop Brexit should vote Labour in Euro elections. But only if it pins its colours to People’s Vote mast.
Don’t write off Andrew Adonis yet
Adonis’ parroting of Labour’s mealy-mouthed policy will be vindicated if Corbyn comes off fence. If not, he shouldn’t stand as a candidate.
Labour should embrace public vote pledge in EU elections
Potential Labour voters overwhelmingly want a public vote. If party ignores this, many votes will go to more legitimately pro-EU parties.
EU elections offer real opportunity – if played well
Campaign to elect MEPs is great chance to make positive case for EU. But big wins for pro-Europeans depend on how voters and parties act.
Common Market 2.0 looks just as bad after latest mutation
It isn’t fully specified. Parts are not deliverable. And if it ever came to pass, it would turn us into rule-takers on a massive scale.
Good night for People’s Vote, but a long way to go
Motion for confirmatory referendum got more votes than any other option - and more than PM’s deal - but still short of a majority.
This Saturday is perfect time for Put It To The People march
With PM’s deal on the ropes and weekend bookended by critical decisions on extension, call for public vote is more important than ever.
Corbyn’s twists and turns are going in the right direction
Labour leader can be maddening with his pronouncements on a new referendum. But yesterday he took two more steps to back one.
Parliament is in turmoil. But what do the public think?
Since second defeat of PM’s deal, support for public vote has surged. But public are sceptical of “softer” Brexit and politicians generally.
Here’s how to win Labour rebels round to a public vote
First task is to stop more than a handful of Labour MPs backing May’s deal. Then to show them that Labour’s own Brexit scheme won’t fly.