The Liberal Democrats plan to press Labour to change its approach to the European Union, with party leader Ed Davey set to urge Labour’s leadership to move beyond what he calls “torpor and timidity” toward the EU. The push comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum next week. Davey is expected to challenge Labour’s position on EU engagement, including calls for Labour to scrap its stated “red lines” related to the customs union and the single market. The Lib Dems are also calling for the UK to rejoin the single market and to begin negotiations with the EU aimed at securing a more ambitious post-Brexit agreement. The Guardian describes the intervention as part of the Lib Dems strengthening their stance on EU policy, particularly in the context of potential leadership and government changes. The available report focuses on the planned messaging and policy direction but does not provide details of Labour’s response or any confirmed timetable for negotiations.
Lib Dems urge Labour to drop EU “red lines” and pursue single market re-entry
The Liberal Democrats plan to press Labour to change its approach to the European Union, with party leader Ed Davey set to urge Labour’s leadership to move beyond what he calls “torpor and timidity” t...
- The Liberal Democrats plan to urge Labour to adopt a different stance toward the EU.
- Ed Davey is expected to make the call ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum.
- The Lib Dems call for Labour to scrap “red lines” involving the customs union and the single market.
- The Lib Dems say the UK should rejoin the EU single market.
- The plan includes starting talks with the EU for a more ambitious deal.
Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EUThe Lib Dems will urge Andy Burnham to end Labour’s “torpor and timidity” towards the EU as they call for the UK to rejoin the single market, in a notable strengthening of their own position.Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote next week, Ed Davey will challenge Burnham to scrap Labour’s red lines on the customs union and single market if he becomes prime minister and immediately begin talks on a more ambitious deal with the EU. Continue reading...
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