Thame campaigners in People’s Vote National Day of Action

CAMPAIGNERS in Thame took part in a National Day of Action on Saturday, May 18, in support of a People’s Vote.

Supporters of a People’s Vote on Brexit were out in force on the streets of Thame on Saturday as part of a national campaign day. They held street stalls, delivered leaflets door-to-door and chatted to voters, to encourage them to back parties which want a People’s Vote, in the European Parliamentary elections on May 23.

Theresa May has tried and failed three times to get her Brexit plans passed by MPs. An extension to the Brexit deadline – granted by the European Union – until the end of October, means the UK is now taking part in the Euro elections, as a member of the EU.

As well as campaigning in Thame, events took place all over the country, with thousands of activists and supporters involved.

Roy Motteram, who is a spokesperson for the People’s Vote Campaign Thame, said: “Three years on from the EU Referendum, opinion polls show a majority of voters in most constituencies across Britain now want their say on any Brexit deal agreed by Parliament, and the UK would now vote to stay in the EU. LINK HERE

“That includes some people who voted leave in 2016, as well as those who voted remain, because they now see that the promises made in the last referendum cannot be delivered, that any Brexit deal will hit our economy, trade and influence, and that the UK’s negotiations over its future relationship with the EU would go on for years.

“As part of the government’s Brexit deal, the UK has agreed to pay a £50 billion divorce bill, but we will get nothing in return. Instead British people will lose the right to live, work or study visa-free around Europe. And following what would be the biggest single biggest loss of sovereignty and control in British history, we would continue to follow EU rules, but have no say over how they are made.”

Roy Motteram continued: “The People’s Vote Campaign is not a political party and it would be wrong for us to tell people which specific party to vote for. But we are supportive of those parties which have a manifesto commitment in these elections to the public having a final say on Brexit.

“Nigel Farage wants you to stay at home and not vote so he can win. There is a clear choice. If you believe in a modern, outward looking and inclusive country then get out and vote for a Pro-PV Party. Or don’t vote and let Farage and his isolationist, backwards vision for Britain win.

“A People’s Vote is not an option in this Brexit crisis, it is the solution to the crisis. Giving the public the final say is ultimately the only way to deliver a stable settlement that can command the confidence of both Parliament and the country.”he party supports the UK leaving the European Union without a formal withdrawal agreement and then trading with it on World Trade Organization terms until new trade deals can be agreed.

The Brexit view

The Brexit Party, which is currently the most popular anti-EU party, and is leading in the polls of voting intentions, supports the UK leaving the European Union without a formal withdrawal agreement and then trading with it on World Trade Organization terms until new trade deals can be agreed.

The Brexit party wants any MEPs it gets elected to take part in Brexit negotiations, and says it will not pay the £39bn financial settlement that the government has agreed to pay to the EU to settle existing debts and future obligations. It has stated that it will not publish a manifesto until after the EU Elections.