Labour to Leave Brexit Despite Dominance in Polls

Unification and Reversal

Despite the Labour Party's overwhelming lead in the polls, suggesting a potential historic majority in the upcoming July 4 election, the party has pledged to leave the European Union (EU). While Labour has historically been a Remain-leaning party, it now includes a significant number of Leave supporters among its ranks.

Moving Forward

Following the UK's departure from the EU in January 2020 under Boris Johnson, Labour has made it clear that rejoining the EU is off the table. Instead, the party plans to embrace life outside the European bloc and develop closer trade and security ties with the EU.

Public Perception

Despite Labour's stance on Brexit, millions of its voters believe that a Labour government would reverse the UK's exit from the EU. This perception poses a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, who will need to effectively communicate his party's plan to maintain a close relationship with the EU while respecting the results of the 2016 referendum.

Twin-Track Strategy

If elected, Sir Keir Starmer will pursue an ambitious twin-track strategy to enhance the UK's economic and security ties with the EU while also forging new relationships outside the bloc.