The former PM commended the efforts of the Labour leader to build bridges and make the public aware of the complexities involved in rejoining.
Former prime minister Gordon Brown underscored the importance of scientific collaboration such as Horizon Europe
He pointed out that Brexit has already had tangible effects on the British economy, citing statistics from the London School of Economics that attribute a third of the rise in food prices to the country’s exit from the bloc. Told by newspaper columnist Jonathan Freedland “you are one of the very few major figures in the country who has said Britain should rejoin the European Union”, Mr Brown said: “I have always said it.
“But I would be talking about trade agreements between America and Britain and Europe and America at the moment, and I’d be talking about the danger to our economy if we actually become isolationist and protectionist. The former Labour leader dismissed the idea that if Britain were to join, it would have to adopt the single currency, suggesting that French president Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for a political community, larger than the EU, suggests a different kind of European integration.“They cannot make it a condition for countries that are not ready to join a single currency to join.
“So, I think as I said earlier, the best advice to Keir Starmer is not to take my advice. I think you’ll see us being a very internationalist Labour. A very internationalist party.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Gordon Brown advocates for rejoining EU while backing Starmer’s Brexit approachThe former PM commended the efforts of the Labour leader to build bridges and make the public aware of the complexities involved in rejoining.
Weiterlesen »
Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon BrownThe former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.
Weiterlesen »
Gordon Brown: States that profited from oil surge should pay global windfallThe former prime minister said a share of profits should help poorer nations fight climate change.
Weiterlesen »
Gordon Brown: States that profited from oil surge should pay global windfallThe former prime minister said a share of profits should help poorer nations fight climate change.
Weiterlesen »
Gordon Brown in challenge to Keir Starmer over backing Tory benefit policiesGORDON Brown has said the UK’s benefit system is failing to support those living in poverty – in an indirect challenge to Keir Starmer who has…
Weiterlesen »