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Keir Starmer: born again Brexiteer?

May 31, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Blair's Op-Ed

  • Tony Blair wrote an op-ed titled "Why I Love the Pound" for The Sun, appealing to a broader audience.
  • This was during the debate on joining the single currency, despite Blair's known support for it.
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Starmer's Brexit Strategy

  • Keir Starmer frames Brexit as mismanaged, not a mistake, potentially alienating pro-EU Labour supporters.
  • This strategy prioritizes electability over ideological consistency, aiming to win over Brexit voters.
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Challenges of Rejoining

  • Even if public opinion shifts towards rejoining the EU, the terms may be unfavorable for Britain.
  • Rejoining would likely require accepting the Euro, Schengen, and no rebate, potentially making it politically unpalatable.
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