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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to scrape the barrel of Brexit. This week they ask 'what now for the People's Vote?' and delve into the murky world of Britain's newest political party.
Theresa May urged to extend Article 50 and call second Brexit referendum at cross-party rally in Scotland
26/01/2019
‘Scotland has become more united than ever in support for our continuing place in Europe and against the damage that Brexit will inflict,’ says constitutional relations secretary.
Six-figure fines must be imposed in worst cases to deter breaches, warns Electoral Commission boss.
If we believe in democracy, politicians on all sides must stop blaming the EU, stop accusing each other and put our faith in the public
A call for work to begin now to prepare for another referendum on EU membership is expected to be backed by AMs later.
The UK can learn from New Zealand on how a second referendum can re-boot democracy, says MATT QVORTRUP.
A rerun of the 2016 Brexit vote is a terrible idea, but we do need a Final Say referendum
01/02/2019
I am arguing for a vote on the two concrete, deliverable options now before us: to seek a cross-party consensus on an alternative deal based on membership of a customs union, or a public vote on the way forward.
Ayo voted leave on what he describes as insufficient information and mainly as a protest against David Cameron. Working abroad in Holland a year or so ago helped changed his mind and he is now a very active #remainernow seeking a #peoplesvote. To listen to his journey.
We must not force-feed a Brexit no one could have imagined at any cost, our children would never forgive us for such a crime.
Bob Kerslake calls for fresh referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU
Labour want new Brexit referendum if Theresa May rejects Corbyn's plan, John McDonnell says
08/02/2019
Shadow chancellor says MPs will 'have to go back to the people' if compromise deal cannot be agreed.
Cross-party move likely to be put forward as amendment to EU withdrawal bill.
Labour leader struggling to balance conflicting forces in his party over Brexit.
Senior Conservative under fire after dismissing march for fresh Brexit referendum as ‘desperate stuff’
17/02/2019
Leading Tories accused of ‘sniping at the huge numbers of people in this country who want to make their voice heard’.
Put It To The People march demanding Final Say referendum to take place six days before UK leaves EU
16/02/2019
The Put It To The People march – organised in partnership with The Independent’s Final Say campaign – will take place in London on Saturday 23 March.
The Put It To The People march will take place in London on Saturday 23 March.
John McDonnell has said Labour is “moving towards” backing a second referendum and said a backbench plan to secure one “could be a solution”.
Stephen Goodall is among the elderly campaigners calling for a second referendum, while other veterans back Brexit. / "The European Union was designed for peace, and personally, I believe that Brexit is the single most cowardly thing this country has done because we are running away from our friends and allies."
Fashion industry leaders want the UK to be able to continue to recruit and trade freely with Europe.
Lib Dems' Sir Vince Cable asks members of new Independent Group for support.
One group of activists have even paid for an entire train to bring people to London on 23 March.
On the 23rd of March, just six days before the Government hopes to take Britain out of the EU, hundreds of thousands of people will march on Parliament offering a solution to a crisis that threatens their living standards, businesses and jobs.