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The Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, vowed to “kill off any chance of a second referendum”. More than 3,000 supporters filled the Olympia conference centre this evening, with speeches frequently punctuated with heckling.The Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, vowed to “kill off any chance of a second referendum”. More than 3,000 supporters filled the Olympia conference centre this evening, with speeches frequently punctuated with heckling.
There were boos when Farage name-checked Jean-Claude Juncker, louder boos for Donald Tusk and louder still for Guy Verhofstadt.There were boos when Farage name-checked Jean-Claude Juncker, louder boos for Donald Tusk and louder still for Guy Verhofstadt.
But the biggest boo was reserved for mention of a People’s Vote. Farage told the audience:But the biggest boo was reserved for mention of a People’s Vote. Farage told the audience:
If win on Thursday, we kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us because they know they would lose. If we win on Thursday, we kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us because they know they would lose.
Former Conservative supporters were easy to find.Former Conservative supporters were easy to find.
Ian Gregory, a former Tory voter, said he was supporting Farage’s party because “the Tories were losing their space” in the electoral landscape.Ian Gregory, a former Tory voter, said he was supporting Farage’s party because “the Tories were losing their space” in the electoral landscape.
They struggle to keep up with the pace of change. Politics is changing and you have to adapt and they are just too slow. We are at an inflection point in history, maybe the same as the 1920s.They struggle to keep up with the pace of change. Politics is changing and you have to adapt and they are just too slow. We are at an inflection point in history, maybe the same as the 1920s.
Here’s a little more from Nigel Farage’s speech this evening:Here’s a little more from Nigel Farage’s speech this evening:
Nigel Farage"If win on Thursday, we ill kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us, because they know they would lose."Nigel Farage"If win on Thursday, we ill kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us, because they know they would lose."
Farage unveils some policies - getting rid of House of Lords and Electoral Comm“We have got to get rid of the House of Lords, of Mr Blair and Mr Cameron’s cronies, oh, and the Electoral Commission, all of whom are remainers, all of whom are part of Westminster establishment”Farage unveils some policies - getting rid of House of Lords and Electoral Comm“We have got to get rid of the House of Lords, of Mr Blair and Mr Cameron’s cronies, oh, and the Electoral Commission, all of whom are remainers, all of whom are part of Westminster establishment”
Farage is addressing the audience now:Farage is addressing the audience now:
Farage: “if we win on Thursday we will kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us because they know they will lose” pic.twitter.com/wVcfp1NhQmFarage: “if we win on Thursday we will kill off any chance of them forcing a second referendum on us because they know they will lose” pic.twitter.com/wVcfp1NhQm
The former Czech Republic prime minister, Václav Klaus*, was one of three warm up acts at the Brexit Party’s last hustings, which is taking place in a packed Olympic conference centre in London. He told Nigel Farage’s supporters they had “many friends” in his country.The former Czech Republic prime minister, Václav Klaus*, was one of three warm up acts at the Brexit Party’s last hustings, which is taking place in a packed Olympic conference centre in London. He told Nigel Farage’s supporters they had “many friends” in his country.
You should give the rest of Europe a good example. Many Europeans need it, and many Europeans are waiting for it.You should give the rest of Europe a good example. Many Europeans need it, and many Europeans are waiting for it.
Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory MP who is running for the Brexit Party in the South West constituency, earlier raised cheers and boos on cue in a pantomime-style question and answer warm-up by the former Conservative MP.Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory MP who is running for the Brexit Party in the South West constituency, earlier raised cheers and boos on cue in a pantomime-style question and answer warm-up by the former Conservative MP.
Our game on Thursday is twofold: We have to send a message which will terrify Westminster; [to send a message] which they can only interpret in one way: That their future depends on Britain’s future being outside the EU.Our game on Thursday is twofold: We have to send a message which will terrify Westminster; [to send a message] which they can only interpret in one way: That their future depends on Britain’s future being outside the EU.
Her second message was: “We are not going away”.Her second message was: “We are not going away”.
Widdecombe raised a loud boo when she name-checked Guy Verhofstadt, whose aides joked they had turned Britain into a “colony” in a recent Belgian documentary.Widdecombe raised a loud boo when she name-checked Guy Verhofstadt, whose aides joked they had turned Britain into a “colony” in a recent Belgian documentary.
He thinks we are a colony. Well, colonies have a disconcerting habit of revolting.He thinks we are a colony. Well, colonies have a disconcerting habit of revolting.
*We originally reported here that the former Czech politician appearing tonight was Václav Havel. It was, in fact, Václav Klaus. Havel died in 2011.*We originally reported here that the former Czech politician appearing tonight was Václav Havel. It was, in fact, Václav Klaus. Havel died in 2011.
In Manchester, Anna Soubry tells remain supporters they can be proud of all the Change UK candidates and says it is absolutely imperative for campaigners to get out and canvass votes before Thursday.In Manchester, Anna Soubry tells remain supporters they can be proud of all the Change UK candidates and says it is absolutely imperative for campaigners to get out and canvass votes before Thursday.
This is the beginning of the change that must happen in our country and change is coming.This is the beginning of the change that must happen in our country and change is coming.
She is predicting that the main parties will go in to meltdown and urges the Conservatives to do the right thing, adding:She is predicting that the main parties will go in to meltdown and urges the Conservatives to do the right thing, adding:
Make no mistake that what is going to happen over the next few months ... is that Mrs May is going to go. God help us if Boris Johnson becomes prime minister ... he is on the threshold of Number 10.Make no mistake that what is going to happen over the next few months ... is that Mrs May is going to go. God help us if Boris Johnson becomes prime minister ... he is on the threshold of Number 10.
Now is the time for everyone to show courage and to put their country first ... One nation conservatives – you are better working with your neighbours ... which is the European Union.Now is the time for everyone to show courage and to put their country first ... One nation conservatives – you are better working with your neighbours ... which is the European Union.
The Electoral Commission has carried out its visit to the Brexit Party’s office to conduct a review of the systems the party has in place to receive funds, it’s said.The Electoral Commission has carried out its visit to the Brexit Party’s office to conduct a review of the systems the party has in place to receive funds, it’s said.
That was done as part of the commission’s “active oversight and regulation of these rules”, not as part of a formal investigation of the party.That was done as part of the commission’s “active oversight and regulation of these rules”, not as part of a formal investigation of the party.
A spokeswoman has said the commission has not “seen evidence of electoral offences, but the law in this area is complex and we want to satisfy ourselves that the pParty’s systems are robust”.A spokeswoman has said the commission has not “seen evidence of electoral offences, but the law in this area is complex and we want to satisfy ourselves that the pParty’s systems are robust”.
And she said the intervention of Gordon Brown had no bearing on the Electoral Commission’s work.And she said the intervention of Gordon Brown had no bearing on the Electoral Commission’s work.
Last week’s meeting with the Brexit Party was an opportunity to meet with representatives of this newly formed party.Last week’s meeting with the Brexit Party was an opportunity to meet with representatives of this newly formed party.
Today’s visit is about taking a closer look at the systems the party has in place to receive funds. It gives us active oversight of the rules and this includes helping those regulated to understand them and to ensure there are systems in place to comply with them.Today’s visit is about taking a closer look at the systems the party has in place to receive funds. It gives us active oversight of the rules and this includes helping those regulated to understand them and to ensure there are systems in place to comply with them.
As a newly registered party running a national election campaign, who have put information into the public domain about the level of their fundraising, it is right and proper for the regulator to be in regular contact with the Brexit Party.As a newly registered party running a national election campaign, who have put information into the public domain about the level of their fundraising, it is right and proper for the regulator to be in regular contact with the Brexit Party.
We have been talking to the party since it registered, discussing the rules and the party’s systems. But, recently, we have seen significant public concern about the way the party raises funds. We have not seen evidence of electoral offences, but the law in this area is complex and we want to satisfy ourselves that the party’s systems are robust.We have been talking to the party since it registered, discussing the rules and the party’s systems. But, recently, we have seen significant public concern about the way the party raises funds. We have not seen evidence of electoral offences, but the law in this area is complex and we want to satisfy ourselves that the party’s systems are robust.
Our regulatory work during this campaign – for the European Parliamentary elections – has not deviated from our usual approach.Our regulatory work during this campaign – for the European Parliamentary elections – has not deviated from our usual approach.
We are an independent and impartial organisation which is accountable to Parliament. We regulate as is proportionate to the issue, regardless of a party’s politics. Our decision to visit is not related to comments made by the former prime minister.We are an independent and impartial organisation which is accountable to Parliament. We regulate as is proportionate to the issue, regardless of a party’s politics. Our decision to visit is not related to comments made by the former prime minister.
Chuka Umunna has begun to speak, revealing that many of his family members from continental Europe are still grieving over the EU referendum result. He calls for a People’s Vote to remain in the European Union.Chuka Umunna has begun to speak, revealing that many of his family members from continental Europe are still grieving over the EU referendum result. He calls for a People’s Vote to remain in the European Union.
Brexit goes beyond politics, it is about who we are. This is about a lot more than politics or ideologies. It is about me personally, about my family ... about who we are as people.Brexit goes beyond politics, it is about who we are. This is about a lot more than politics or ideologies. It is about me personally, about my family ... about who we are as people.
What I find so disgusting and reprehensible is the way that my community is dismissed as a liberal, metropolitan elite ... it is disgusting.What I find so disgusting and reprehensible is the way that my community is dismissed as a liberal, metropolitan elite ... it is disgusting.
Don’t call the people in my community some Waitrose-shopping, latte-drinking elite ... many people in my community live in poverty ... nobody has a monopoly on grievance.Don’t call the people in my community some Waitrose-shopping, latte-drinking elite ... many people in my community live in poverty ... nobody has a monopoly on grievance.
Loads of communities have been left behind ... the only difference is that we did not feel that leaving the European Union would change things.Loads of communities have been left behind ... the only difference is that we did not feel that leaving the European Union would change things.
Urge everyone, if you want to stop this madness, [to] vote for Change UK on Thursday.Urge everyone, if you want to stop this madness, [to] vote for Change UK on Thursday.
Another erstwhile supporter of May’s deal turns against her:Another erstwhile supporter of May’s deal turns against her:
With great reluctance I backed MV3. Now we are being asked to vote for a customs union and a second referendum. The Bill is directly against our manifesto - and I will not vote for it. We can and must do better - and deliver what the people voted for.With great reluctance I backed MV3. Now we are being asked to vote for a customs union and a second referendum. The Bill is directly against our manifesto - and I will not vote for it. We can and must do better - and deliver what the people voted for.
It is maybe worth noting that Johnson is also on record as saying he hopes to replace May in Number 10.It is maybe worth noting that Johnson is also on record as saying he hopes to replace May in Number 10.
At the Manchester rally, 57-year-old Andrew Graystone – whose expression of solidarity with his local Muslim community after the Christchurch attacks went viral – gets rapturous applause.At the Manchester rally, 57-year-old Andrew Graystone – whose expression of solidarity with his local Muslim community after the Christchurch attacks went viral – gets rapturous applause.
There was a murmur of agreement across the room as he says the damage done by Brexit would take a generation to repair. He said:There was a murmur of agreement across the room as he says the damage done by Brexit would take a generation to repair. He said:
I am Manchester through and through. My son is a nurse and wife works with refugees. Six weeks ago, I woke up to the terrible news to the shootings and I thought about how my Muslim friends might feel and it made sense to walk to my local mosque in Levenshulme with a sign that said: ‘You are my friends, I will keep watch while you pray’.I am Manchester through and through. My son is a nurse and wife works with refugees. Six weeks ago, I woke up to the terrible news to the shootings and I thought about how my Muslim friends might feel and it made sense to walk to my local mosque in Levenshulme with a sign that said: ‘You are my friends, I will keep watch while you pray’.
That photograph was shared millions of times, 50,000 personal messages – a torrent of goodwill and hopefulness ... overwhelmingly, British people want to live in peace with their neighbours and communities of co-operation.That photograph was shared millions of times, 50,000 personal messages – a torrent of goodwill and hopefulness ... overwhelmingly, British people want to live in peace with their neighbours and communities of co-operation.
The vast majority of people want to build bridges and not walls; want a new kind of politics with a new leadership.The vast majority of people want to build bridges and not walls; want a new kind of politics with a new leadership.
There is yet more reaction coming in to May’s offer via various reporters in Westminster. And yet more of it constitutes bad news for the prime minister:There is yet more reaction coming in to May’s offer via various reporters in Westminster. And yet more of it constitutes bad news for the prime minister:
One minister says May has achieved something - ‘how to take something bad and make it truly worse’ - another minister told me even before speech bill shouldn’t be tabled, more will make that point nowOne minister says May has achieved something - ‘how to take something bad and make it truly worse’ - another minister told me even before speech bill shouldn’t be tabled, more will make that point now
Mark Francois says the Brexit New Deal is DOA: “The whole ERG is reuniting against this Bill, which is now effectively already dead on arrival across the bridge at St. Tommy’s.”Mark Francois says the Brexit New Deal is DOA: “The whole ERG is reuniting against this Bill, which is now effectively already dead on arrival across the bridge at St. Tommy’s.”
ERG have just met and it was unanimous; the 40-odd who turned up said they would vote against it. Geoffrey Clifton-Brown also said he would vote against it (he’s voted for the deal every single time) > I can’t see how they bring this deal backERG have just met and it was unanimous; the 40-odd who turned up said they would vote against it. Geoffrey Clifton-Brown also said he would vote against it (he’s voted for the deal every single time) > I can’t see how they bring this deal back
Anna Soubry and Chuka Umunna were delayed to the Manchester People’s Vote and Remain rally in the city’s Technology Centre due to train problems. Their supporters were buoyed as they waited though, by a ‘retro’ playlist that included the songs Let You Love Me, by Rita Ora, and Sweet But Psycho, by Ava Max.Anna Soubry and Chuka Umunna were delayed to the Manchester People’s Vote and Remain rally in the city’s Technology Centre due to train problems. Their supporters were buoyed as they waited though, by a ‘retro’ playlist that included the songs Let You Love Me, by Rita Ora, and Sweet But Psycho, by Ava Max.
Mark Burrows and Nick Foss, both aged 58, carried placards as they accompanied Elisabeth Knight, who is standing for Change UK in the North West constituency.Mark Burrows and Nick Foss, both aged 58, carried placards as they accompanied Elisabeth Knight, who is standing for Change UK in the North West constituency.
Burrows has been out campaigning and said people were ready to vote for a new party who would make a stand against Brexit.Burrows has been out campaigning and said people were ready to vote for a new party who would make a stand against Brexit.
There is a lot of goodwill from remainers about Change UK because they see it as a force that can make things happen. It is an alternative that will make something radical happen.There is a lot of goodwill from remainers about Change UK because they see it as a force that can make things happen. It is an alternative that will make something radical happen.
Dan Price, engineer and local councillor from Warrington who left the Labour party for the same reasons Chuka Umunna and some others did, has taken to the stand.Dan Price, engineer and local councillor from Warrington who left the Labour party for the same reasons Chuka Umunna and some others did, has taken to the stand.
Five weeks ago, I was a member of the Labour party. After years of Brexit fudge, I left the Labour party ... I could no longer look my constituents in the eye.Five weeks ago, I was a member of the Labour party. After years of Brexit fudge, I left the Labour party ... I could no longer look my constituents in the eye.
I was inspired by the bravery of the Change UK candidates who sacrificed their careers and put their country first.I was inspired by the bravery of the Change UK candidates who sacrificed their careers and put their country first.
I am a proud Northern, English, British and European. Brexiteers and Westminster have failed us.I am a proud Northern, English, British and European. Brexiteers and Westminster have failed us.
The former Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, who has previously voted for May’s deal, has dismissed her latest plan.The former Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, who has previously voted for May’s deal, has dismissed her latest plan.
I listened carefully to the PM’s speech on the govt’s revised terms of Brexit. I cannot support legislation that would be the vehicle for a second referendum or Customs Union. Either option would frustrate rather than deliver Brexit - and break our clear manifesto promises.I listened carefully to the PM’s speech on the govt’s revised terms of Brexit. I cannot support legislation that would be the vehicle for a second referendum or Customs Union. Either option would frustrate rather than deliver Brexit - and break our clear manifesto promises.
And it has gone down no better with senior figures in the hard Brexit-supporting ERG:And it has gone down no better with senior figures in the hard Brexit-supporting ERG:
At our regular ERG meeting, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown confirms he will now vote against the deal. There is no doubt the Prime Minister’s speech today has worsened the situation.At our regular ERG meeting, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown confirms he will now vote against the deal. There is no doubt the Prime Minister’s speech today has worsened the situation.
The Prime Minister’s latest proposals are worse than before and would leave us bound deeply in to the EU. It is time to leave on WTO terms.The Prime Minister’s latest proposals are worse than before and would leave us bound deeply in to the EU. It is time to leave on WTO terms.
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, is due to address the CBI’s annual dinner, which is due to start around now. It was reported earlier that he planned to say a no-deal Brexit would damage the economy.The chancellor, Philip Hammond, is due to address the CBI’s annual dinner, which is due to start around now. It was reported earlier that he planned to say a no-deal Brexit would damage the economy.
Now, shortly before he’s due to give the speech, a further extract emerges in which he drives home the point that fiscal imprudence is not a look that most Conservatives would like to be seen in. He plans to say:Now, shortly before he’s due to give the speech, a further extract emerges in which he drives home the point that fiscal imprudence is not a look that most Conservatives would like to be seen in. He plans to say:
Fiscal responsibility is a proud boast of Conservative governments and I know that, in the coming months, my colleagues will want to protect that reputation – and so will resist the ever-present temptation to write cheques the country cannot afford.Fiscal responsibility is a proud boast of Conservative governments and I know that, in the coming months, my colleagues will want to protect that reputation – and so will resist the ever-present temptation to write cheques the country cannot afford.
We must not undo a decade of hard work by the British people by making unfunded commitments that would send our national debt soaring; leave the economy vulnerable to future shocks; burden future generations and waste billions on interest payments. People must know they can trust Conservatives with the public finances.We must not undo a decade of hard work by the British people by making unfunded commitments that would send our national debt soaring; leave the economy vulnerable to future shocks; burden future generations and waste billions on interest payments. People must know they can trust Conservatives with the public finances.
Earlier, we reported that he planned to attack the idea on the “populist right” that a no-deal Brexit was the only acceptable form of Brexit (see 9.23am). An extract revealed that he planned to say:Earlier, we reported that he planned to attack the idea on the “populist right” that a no-deal Brexit was the only acceptable form of Brexit (see 9.23am). An extract revealed that he planned to say:
On the populist right, there are those who now claim that the only outcome that counts as a truly legitimate Brexit is to leave with no deal.On the populist right, there are those who now claim that the only outcome that counts as a truly legitimate Brexit is to leave with no deal.
Let me remind them: the 2016 Leave campaign was clear that we would leave with a deal.Let me remind them: the 2016 Leave campaign was clear that we would leave with a deal.
So, to advocate for no deal is to hijack the result of the referendum and, in doing so, knowingly to inflict damage on our economy and our living standards.So, to advocate for no deal is to hijack the result of the referendum and, in doing so, knowingly to inflict damage on our economy and our living standards.
Because all the preparation in the world will not avoid the consequences of no deal.Because all the preparation in the world will not avoid the consequences of no deal.
So I will continue to fight, in the face of this polarisation, for a negotiated Brexit; an outcome that respects the British people’s decision to leave, while recognising that there is no mandate for a “no-deal” exit; and that we have an absolute obligation to protect Britain’s jobs, businesses and future prosperity.So I will continue to fight, in the face of this polarisation, for a negotiated Brexit; an outcome that respects the British people’s decision to leave, while recognising that there is no mandate for a “no-deal” exit; and that we have an absolute obligation to protect Britain’s jobs, businesses and future prosperity.
But we need to be clear that, if we do not resolve this issue in the next few weeks, there is a real risk of a new prime minister abandoning the search for a deal, and shifting towards seeking a damaging no-deal exit as a matter of policy … in order to protect an ideological position which ignores the reality of Britain’s economic interests and the value of our Union.But we need to be clear that, if we do not resolve this issue in the next few weeks, there is a real risk of a new prime minister abandoning the search for a deal, and shifting towards seeking a damaging no-deal exit as a matter of policy … in order to protect an ideological position which ignores the reality of Britain’s economic interests and the value of our Union.
Sir Vince Cable, the Lib Dem leader, has put out this statement in response to Theresa May’s speech. He said:Sir Vince Cable, the Lib Dem leader, has put out this statement in response to Theresa May’s speech. He said:
The prime minister’s last ditch attempt to get her withdrawal agreement through the Commons without a confirmatory referendum attached is doomed to failure. Her authority is draining away.The prime minister’s last ditch attempt to get her withdrawal agreement through the Commons without a confirmatory referendum attached is doomed to failure. Her authority is draining away.
Unless and until the government concedes that a people’s vote must be in the legislation, she will not win our support.Unless and until the government concedes that a people’s vote must be in the legislation, she will not win our support.
That’s all from me for tonight.That’s all from me for tonight.
My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is taking over now.My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is taking over now.
There is a rule in journalism that, if someone frames a headline in the form of a question, it is normally best to assume the answer is no.There is a rule in journalism that, if someone frames a headline in the form of a question, it is normally best to assume the answer is no.
But in this case, if you read Laura Kuenssberg’s blog, you will find that this is a rare example of a question mark being used to understate what an article is saying, not overstate it.But in this case, if you read Laura Kuenssberg’s blog, you will find that this is a rare example of a question mark being used to understate what an article is saying, not overstate it.
Did the PM just make it worse? https://t.co/0z3bjVwDeMDid the PM just make it worse? https://t.co/0z3bjVwDeM
Here’s an extract.Here’s an extract.
The diplomatic way of describing the situation tonight? Compromising when no one else is interested in consensus is impossible.The diplomatic way of describing the situation tonight? Compromising when no one else is interested in consensus is impossible.
The more brutal political interpretation - Theresa May’s mishandling of this whole situation has, over many, many months, pulled her deeper and deeper down into a quagmire of her own creation.The more brutal political interpretation - Theresa May’s mishandling of this whole situation has, over many, many months, pulled her deeper and deeper down into a quagmire of her own creation.
An attempt at this stage to ask others for understanding to help her escape is just too late - far, far too late. Now some Conservative minds are turning to whether she can stay on to have this vote at all.An attempt at this stage to ask others for understanding to help her escape is just too late - far, far too late. Now some Conservative minds are turning to whether she can stay on to have this vote at all.
The People’s Vote campaign has dismissed Theresa May’s offer to let MPs have a vote on a second referendum. It has put this statement from the Labour MP Dame Margaret Beckett, who supports its campaign. She said:The People’s Vote campaign has dismissed Theresa May’s offer to let MPs have a vote on a second referendum. It has put this statement from the Labour MP Dame Margaret Beckett, who supports its campaign. She said:
The prime minister’s last-ditch effort to force through her deal is no more likely to succeed than her previous attempts.The prime minister’s last-ditch effort to force through her deal is no more likely to succeed than her previous attempts.
Today she tried to spice up the same old deal with a series of supposedly new concessions, but then admitted she had no way of guaranteeing that she could deliver any of them.Today she tried to spice up the same old deal with a series of supposedly new concessions, but then admitted she had no way of guaranteeing that she could deliver any of them.
MPs will be rightly weary of offers from a Prime Minister who is about to resign and will probably be replaced by a hard-line successor. It would be very dangerous to vote through a deal to leave the European Union without any clear idea of our eventual destination – a blindfold Brexit that would only prolong uncertainty for families, businesses and parliament.MPs will be rightly weary of offers from a Prime Minister who is about to resign and will probably be replaced by a hard-line successor. It would be very dangerous to vote through a deal to leave the European Union without any clear idea of our eventual destination – a blindfold Brexit that would only prolong uncertainty for families, businesses and parliament.
And her effort to persuade MPs who support a people’s vote that they need to back her or lose the chance to give the public the final say, were contradicted by the prime minister herself when she said that failure to agree her deal could result in a new public vote and the possibility that the UK stayed in the EU. (See 4.27pm.)And her effort to persuade MPs who support a people’s vote that they need to back her or lose the chance to give the public the final say, were contradicted by the prime minister herself when she said that failure to agree her deal could result in a new public vote and the possibility that the UK stayed in the EU. (See 4.27pm.)
Rejecting this hotchpotch offer will show once and for all there is no stable majority for any form of Brexit without handing the decision back to the people.Rejecting this hotchpotch offer will show once and for all there is no stable majority for any form of Brexit without handing the decision back to the people.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, may be tweeting this as an “amusing aside” ...Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, may be tweeting this as an “amusing aside” ...
The PM might not have guaranteed a second EU referendum, but her promise of a vote on one puts the Scottish Tories ‘vote for us for no more referendums on anything ever’ pitch on something of a sticky wicket. Just an amusing aside.The PM might not have guaranteed a second EU referendum, but her promise of a vote on one puts the Scottish Tories ‘vote for us for no more referendums on anything ever’ pitch on something of a sticky wicket. Just an amusing aside.
But Theresa May’s offer of a vote on a second referendum does rather contradict Ruth Davidson’s election publicity, which has been loudly proclaiming that a vote for the Scottish Tories means “no more referendums”.But Theresa May’s offer of a vote on a second referendum does rather contradict Ruth Davidson’s election publicity, which has been loudly proclaiming that a vote for the Scottish Tories means “no more referendums”.
Less than 48 hours before the polls open, it can only add to Scottish Tory fears that Nigel Farage is about to halt their resurgence in Scotland.Less than 48 hours before the polls open, it can only add to Scottish Tory fears that Nigel Farage is about to halt their resurgence in Scotland.