ConHome survey. Three in five Party members say they will vote to leave the EU. But there’s hope for Remain.
The deal has left our Party member readers unimpressed.
The deal has left our Party member readers unimpressed.
Cameron has been in his element in recent days, but the manoeuvering in Brussels has highlighted the risks of remaining.
The moment the two clashed directly this afternoon.
Boris has taken a gamble. So have the six Ministers who came for Brexit on Saturday. But of all of that group, Patel has the most to lose.
It’s a big moment.
It is a grand delusion that, right after walking out of the EU, our former partners would be bound to give us a better deal than we have now, with none of the cost.
I believe that a change in our relationship with Europe could provide a fantastic opportunity to achieve this greater Britain we all want to see.
“I don’t think anyone could realistically claim that this deal represents fundamental reform of Britain’s relationship with the EU.”
“A leap in the dark instead in an uncertain world – why take the risk?”
Much of the debate will focus on jobs and prosperity. These are certainly important factors to bear in mind. But there is another more fundamental issue at stake here.
It is not a “renegotiation” at all, since there is no treaty reform – a point President Hollande was quick to make yesterday.
I will also work to make sure that when we have the result, when the people of this country have decided its future, that we still have a united Party.
We will be reporting developments and offering analysis for as long as it takes.
It’s official (more or less).
“I believe our country would be freer, fairer and better off outside the EU. And if, at this moment of decision, I didn’t say what I believe I would not be true to my convictions or my country.”