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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

It is true that there is no evidence of rejoining just yet. If the Tories remain in power after the next GE then the con will continue. This will mean more divergence from EU standards, with the obvious result of making it harder to rejoin. Starmer has promised closer alignment. Convergence will make the case of rejoining so much clearer and more acceptable. As I have already said, our import processes have gapping holes. If we get an incident because of this, then the case to rejoin will be complete. An attack on a country's health will change people opinions immediate effects.

To me all of this says that we need to educate previous Tory voters exactly what they are voting for, and convince more kids to vote.