Emily Thornberry Urges Labour to Put EU Rejoin in Manifesto
Published 8h ago · Latest report 6h ago · Policy change
Affects United Kingdom
Senior Labour figure Emily Thornberry wants her party to campaign on rejoining the European Union.
Senior Labour politician Emily Thornberry suggested her party should commit to rejoining the European Union in its upcoming election manifesto. Speaking at a conference event, she argued that skipping another public vote and offering the choice directly through a manifesto is the best path forward. Her comments sparked immediate criticism from Brexit supporters who defended the 2016 referendum outcome.
- The proposalEmily Thornberry argued against holding a second public vote on European Union membership.
- The reactionCritics expressed outrage over the suggestion to reverse the 2016 referendum result.
Why it matters
The debate over the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union remains a sensitive political topic years after the 2016 vote. Proposals to reverse Brexit or pursue closer ties continue to trigger sharp divisions among voters and politicians.
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Emily Thornberry suggested that Labour should include rejoining the European Union as a manifesto pledge rather than holding another referendum.
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- Evening StandardScrap Brexit without a second referendum, says senior London Labour MP Emily Thornberry6h ago · open ↗
- Daily ExpressFury as Emily Thornberry says Brexit 'not a sacred cow' - ‘get over it!’8h ago · open ↗
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