In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy
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Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilities, says Stella Creasy, MP and chair of the Labour Movement for Europe

Regarding defence:

The conclusion is inescapable: now is the time for the UK to reinforce, not wreck Europe’s security relationships, both through the European pillar of Nato and through cooperation with the EU. That means developing its own military capabilities as the US pulls back, as well as exploring a UK role in potential decision-making bodies such as a European security council.

Regarding the economy:

Labour should be open to renegotiating all barriers to cooperation – including integration with the single market in a Swiss-style deal.

Thoughts?

  • HermitBee@feddit.uk
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    12 days ago

    Yes, many voted leave because they’re anti-immigrant flagshaggers types but many were also misled

    I’m not sure that categorising leave voters as having either been racists or been hoodwinked is doing your argument much favour tbh.

      • HermitBee@feddit.uk
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        11 days ago

        They were the only two examples you chose to give in favour of your argument that we should stay out.

        Personally I think that those were poor examples, and it’s much more nuanced than that, but then I wasn’t the one making the argument or choosing the examples to back it up with.