European elections will show how Britain really feels about Brexit – of course the government wants to avoid it

For the Conservative Party, the problem is obvious: few Remainers will vote for it, but Leavers are also now offside in large numbers – Conservatives will hope temporarily – due to the failure to deliver Brexit on time. Because that is likely to result in a move away from any agreed position. In an...

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Published inThe Independent (Online)
Main Author Allen, Heidi
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published London Independent Digital News & Media 15.04.2019
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EU membership
May, Theresa
United Kingdom > UK
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Summary:For the Conservative Party, the problem is obvious: few Remainers will vote for it, but Leavers are also now offside in large numbers – Conservatives will hope temporarily – due to the failure to deliver Brexit on time. Because that is likely to result in a move away from any agreed position. In an entirely different mindset, worlds away from the internal navel-gazing of the main parties, Change UK would welcome European elections. Because we believe these elections would act as a proxy referendum on Brexit, and it’s clear we are not alone.
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