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In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe (www.theguardian.com)

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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.

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[–] HisArmsOpen@crust.piefed.social 24 points 3 days ago (15 children)

Please let us all remind the people we know who voted 'leave' about all the costs consequences vs what was promised. Remind them that these same people are re-selling their same bullshit to "fool them twice" with the same.

Nationally, we fucked up voting for Brexit. I have people that I haven't spoken to since them, but if I think they will consider a return, I'd be round to theirs for a cuppa and catch up ASAP to drop it into conversation.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah but then the like of farage like to claim that it's just the wrong kind of Brexit, and his would be better in some way that he can never explain

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 3 points 3 days ago

Or the ole "10 billion pounds for the NHS" switcheroo

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