{"id":6424,"date":"2017-05-16T09:46:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T09:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jeanlambertmep.org.uk\/?page_id=6424"},"modified":"2019-06-28T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T15:52:50","slug":"brexit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jeanlambertmep.org.uk\/eu-and-brexit\/brexit\/","title":{"rendered":"Brexit"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. I wanted to remain part of the EU \u2013 as did 60% of people who voted in my constituency of London. In the wake of the bitterly divisive campaign, I felt a\u00a0profound sense of disappointment<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>at the result.<\/p>\n

Since then, it has become increasingly clear that exiting the EU will be a gargantuan task \u2013 often at odds with the national interest. Worryingly, the UK Government has repeatedly\u00a0failed to demonstrate that it grasps the immensity of the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n

The Government\u2019s insistence on pursuing a \u2018hard\u2019 Brexit (leaving the Single Market and the Customs Union) is both unnecessary and risky \u2013 pandering to the most extreme elements of the Conservative Party. This approach risks irreparable damage to the UK economy, and our fundamental rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n

The Green Party does not accept that an exit from the EU \u2013 whether a \u2018soft\u2019 or \u2018hard\u2019 Brexit \u2013 is in the interests of the British people.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we are calling for a\u00a0referendum\u00a0on the deal negotiated\u00a0for Britain\u2019s departure from the EU, with the option to reject the deal and remain a member of the European Union.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I firmly believe that the UK\u2019s membership of the EU has brought a wealth of opportunities. It has given millions of Britons the chance to live, love, study and work across 27 Member States, and\u00a0attracted millions of talented individuals to our shores.\u00a0<\/strong>It has taken the lead on implementing environmental standards that protect the planet from climate change. Meanwhile, having strong social, political and economic ties to our closest neighbours makes the UK less isolated and more secure.<\/p>\n

For as long as I remain an MEP, I will fight to protect these benefits. Even if we do leave the EU, we must not turn our backs on our partners, our global responsibilities and our planet.<\/p>\n

Read my\u00a0Green Guarantees leaflet<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to find out more about my priorities for getting the best deal for London and the UK as we exit the EU.<\/p>\n

Click on the links to the right to learn more about my positions on\u00a0trade<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0environment<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0post-Brexit.<\/p>\n

See my\u00a0Free Movement Hub<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for an overview of how I\u2019ve been working to protect the citizens\u2019 rights since the referendum, including links to organisations who can help if you have concerns about your right to free movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. I wanted to remain part of the EU \u2013 as did 60% of people who voted in my constituency of London. In the wake of the bitterly divisive campaign, I felt a\u00a0profound sense of disappointment\u00a0at the result. Since then, it has become increasingly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7275,"parent":1637,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n