The European Green Party has officially invited the UK to rejoin the European Union, calling Brexit a political and economic failure. A text declaring that 'the United Kingdom's future lies in the European Union' was adopted by a large majority of European green parties at their annual leadership meeting on Friday.
Key Takeaways
The European Green Party has officially invited the UK to rejoin the EU, calling Brexit a political and economic failure. This call comes amid Labour's struggles in local elections and increased debate over closer ties with the EU.
- European Greens adopt text urging UK to rejoin EU
- Keir Starmer faces pressure after Labour's heavy losses in local elections
- Reform Party gains momentum, opposing any move toward rejoining the EU
- Debate intensifies over economic ties with the EU amid global tensions
This call comes as Keir Starmer's Labour Party faces significant pressure following heavy losses in local elections, with Nigel Farage's Reform Party making substantial gains. The Greens, while struggling to convert increased votes into seats, have positioned themselves as advocates for closer economic ties with the EU.
The intervention by the European Greens is part of a broader declaration calling for energy independence and action against the far-right. Vula Tsetsi, co-chair of the European Green Party, stated that 'somebody has to trigger the debate,' emphasizing that this discussion should belong first and foremost to democratic debates within the UK.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is expected to deliver a major speech focusing on closer links with the EU to tackle economic challenges. However, senior Labour figures acknowledge the political risks involved in any move toward rejoining the EU, as it could alienate voters who supported Brexit. Reform Party sources have expressed confidence that such a move would further drain Labour's support.
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