Lib Dems launch electoral pledge to keep Britain in the European Union
Good for them – they’ve seen an opportunity for their own resurrection, yes, but if it works it will save Britain, rescue young British people from a life imprisoned by older people’s bigotry, and save the rest of Europe from what looks to be terrible fall-out.
Leader Tim Farron said on Saturday night that he would be “clear and unequivocal” with voters that if elected it would set aside the referendum result and keep Britain in the EU.
He said the referendum result amounted to a “howl of anger” at politicians and that the election of a liberal government would be a way of registering a change of heart by the electorate.
“The British people deserve the chance not to be stuck with the appalling consequences of a Leave campaign that stoked that anger with the lies of Farage, Johnson and Gove.
“The Liberal Democrats will fight the next election on a clear and unequivocal promise to restore British prosperity and role in the world, with the United Kingdom in the European Union, not out. If you agree with us, join us to make this happen.”
