Contradictory pullsWhile the by-election has reignited debate within the party about the direction of its strategy on Brexit, it has also highlighted the contradictory pulls on the party. Since the referendum, Labour has insisted that it had to abide by the decision of voters. About 65% of those who had voted Labour in 2015 voted to remain. However, the party’s commitment to respecting the vote had led to it on occasion to vote against attempts to thwart Brexit legislation. “Whatever you think of Brexit, there’s no denying that it’s a big deal, and it is only now that the full implications of any Brexit deal are becoming apparent.

Source: The Hindu May 24, 2018 18:45 UTC