November 23, 2019
Last night Jeremy Corbyn announced he would remain “neutral” in a second EU referendum, a position he later claimed is a sign of “strength and maturity”. 
What Is Labours Brexit Policy? Jeremy Corbyns Stance Explained In 7 Easy Steps
His critics instead have accused him of “deciding to be indecisive” on the biggest issue currently facing the UK.
They may have a point – Labour’s stance on Brexit has been less than clear and has evolved since 2016, leaving voters confused about where they stand.
Even their own MPs have struggled to explain it.
Here’s Labour’s current Brexit position and how they got there, in seven easy steps...What did Labour’s 2017 manifesto say?Labour’s 2017 general election manifesto said the party would accept the referendum result that the UK would leave the European Union, PA Media reports.For a Brexit that prioritises jobs, our economy and workers' rights #VoteLabour on 8 June. Take a look at our plan and RT ↓ pic.twitter.com/ab42kfGhBS— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) June 5, 2017However, a year later at the Labour Party conference in 2018, it was overwhelmingly agreed that a fresh public vote would be kept on the table.What does Labour’s 2019 manifesto say?Labour’s manifesto for the upcoming General Election says that the party will renegotiate a new Brexit deal within three months, and hold a referendum on the deal or Remain within six months.Brexit? Sorted by giving the people the final say between a sensible leave option and remaining in the EU.https://t.co/3O7MQguRj3— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) November 21, 2019Corbyn’s party would then put their deal to a referendum within six months, where people would have the option to vote between the party’s Brexit plan or remaining in the EU.When did Labour move to supporting another EU referendum?Until July 2019 the Labour Party had resisted the idea of supporting another referendum on EU membership.
Then at the party’s conference in September, Labour delegates voted in favour of renegotiating Johnson’s Brexit deal and putting it to another public vote.
The party’s former deputy leader Tom Watson, who resigned earlier this month, had previously warned that “ambiguity” over Labour’s Brexit stance had cost them votes at the European Parliament elections in 2019.Why are Labour backing another referendum and not Remain?At the same party conference, Labour delegates rejected a motion calling for the party to back the Remain cause outright.
This was despite key figures in the party, including shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer, supporting the cause.What is Jeremy Corbyn’s position?In an attempt to appeal to both Leavers and Remainers, Corbyn wants to give people the final say.
Speaking on the BBC’s Question Time leaders’ special on Friday, Corbyn confirmed he would be neutral during another referendum campaign.
He told the studio audience he would not campaign for Leave or Remain so he could “credibly” carry out the wish of the voters.Labour has a plan for our country.We’ll back a public vote on any Brexit deal or No Deal, give the NHS the funding it needs, introduce a real living wage of £10 an hour, kickstart a Green Industrial Revolution, reduce class sizes and give pensioners the dignity they deserve. pic.twitter.com/azdyBHpwRN— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) July 25, 2019Corbyn said it was “entirely reasonable” to put the question back to the people as it is the middle ground option between the people who want to stop Brexit, and those who support the Prime Minister’s deal.
Clarifying his position, he added: “I will adopt, if I am prime minister at the time, a neutral stance so I can credibly carry out the results of that to bring our communities and countries together rather than continuing an endless debate.”Why is Labour divided on the issue of Brexit?Many Labour MPs who represent parts of the country which voted to Leave in the 2016 referendum have expressed their unhappiness with the party’s decision to put the question back to the people.
In June 2019, 26 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Corbyn rejecting the idea of another referendum and urging the party to back a Brexit deal.
They said another referendum would be “toxic to our bedrock Labour voters”.
Nineteen Labour MPs representing Leave-voting constituencies also backed Johnson’s Brexit deal last month.
Other Labour figures, including shadow chancellor John McDonnell, have said that staying in the EU would be preferable to even a Labour-negotiated Brexit deal.
The unions have also been divided, with some such as Unite wanting a better Leave deal to be negotiated, and others including the GMB wanting another referendum, and really hoping to Remain.What does Labour’s ideal Brexit deal look like?The party’s new deal would be based on a new UK-EU customs union and a close EU single market alignment.
It means the UK could continue trading with the EU without tariffs being applied.
Due to the customs union element, the UK would not be able to secure deals with other countries, such as the US, on goods – something that can be achieved under Johnson’s deal.
Labour would also ensure EU nationals working and living in the UK have an automatic right to stay after Brexit.
The party has said it believes a new deal could be renegotiated in three months.Related... ‘Toxic’ South Asian Nationalist Politics Rears Its Head In The UK Election Baby-Faced But Ready For Parliament: The Gen Z Candidates On The Campaign Trail This Election 7 Key Moments From A Bruising Question Time For Johnson And Corbyn
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