We have six months to stop Tory Brexit. Here is what we must do.
The Tories’ bickering over Chequers – and the outcome of Labour Party conference – mean a fresh referendum with an option to Remain is now much more likely. We have seen a major step forward for the anti-Brexit movement in Britain this past couple of weeks.
The steps forward we’ve seen have been the result of Another Europe is Possible’s work. But we have a mission far beyond the walls of Labour conference. We have six months to stop Tory Brexit. Here is what we must do.
1. Mobilise
We must build a mass movement against Tory Brexit, and we must assert the role of the left in leading that movement.
On October 20th, we will mobilise an intervention into the People’s Vote demonstration. We will bring red flags, not EU flags, and we will bring a message of hope and solidarity. March with us on October 20th.
2. Keep up the pressure in Labour
We did not win everything at Labour conference. Wavering MPs must be pushed to vote against May’s deal. Members must keep up the pressure to push for a referendum if no general election can be called.
And if there is a general election, the noise from the grassroots of the party must be deafening – Labour must pledge to give the people a final say in its manifesto.
If you’re in Labour, submit our new motion to your local Labour Party.
3. Swing public opinion
Tory Brexit is all-out attack on the rights, freedoms and prosperity of working class people and the communities that the left is supposed to represent.
But we need to make that case. In the coming weeks and months, we will be pushing out into communities and onto high streets.
Be an organiser for the movement – sign up here.
4. Prepare for the coming referendum
The left must lead the Remain campaign in the referendum that is to come. That means building the infrastructure and local groups in every town and city in the UK.
We need to reach out – to unions, community groups, political parties and campaigning groups.
When the moment comes, Another Europe will be ready.
5. Build a pan-European movement
We need to be serious about building a left that can fight and win inside the structures of the EU. Another Europe is playing a leading role in organising the Europe for the Many conference in late October.
This will be a focal point for building a left vision for Europe, with speakers including Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa. Get your ticket to Europe for the Many.
And stay tuned. We will have some big announcements in the coming weeks…
Marina Prentoulis is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Communication at the University of East Anglia. She is a prominent member of Syriza in the UK and a spokesperson for Another Europe is Possible.
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