Tory Brexiters may also be won over because EEA membership opts out of any “common trade policy”, allowing Liam Fox to continue his worldwide junket to secure new trade deals outside of the EU. The House of Lords vote to allow EEA membership must be passed, as it is the one policy that can bridge the leave/remain fissure that is so badly damaging this country. Prof Eric GoodyerBirsay, Orkney• Jonathan Freedland is spot on with his analysis (Labour fudge over Brexit once worked. There is no point in chasing after leavers after the Tories have hoovered up Ukip voters and are now the party of Brexit. Either way, the Labour party will be waiting.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2018 17:03 UTC