Why UK governing Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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"Brexit did deep damage."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"Brexit had significantly hurt our economy."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"I'm glad that Brexit is a problem whose name we now dare speak."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"It was self-evident that Brexit had damaged the economy."
— David Lammy , Politician
Key People
David Lammy is a Deputy Prime Minister and a Labour MP advocating for UK tech investment.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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