Brexiteers Warn Starmer: Don’t Betray Britain’s Vote to ‘Unpick’ Brexit

Leading Brexiteers, including Lord Redwood and Sir Iain Duncan Smith, have launched a scathing attack on the Labour government, warning Sir Keir Starmer against any attempts to “unpick” Britain’s departure from the European Union. They accuse the government of betraying the largest democratic vote in British history by seeking closer alignment with Brussels.

“Remain Government” Accused of Shuttering Industries

At a recent conference, Tory peer Lord Redwood delivered a powerful indictment of the Starmer government, urging Britons to “throw off the shackles” of Brussels. He accused the Labour administration of making it “impossible to export things that were our leading exports in the past,” even as it claims to boost trade with Europe. Lord Redwood specifically demanded that Labour abandon plans to halt North Sea drilling, stating, “You do not make Britain great by closing our oil wells and our ceramics factories and importing it instead.”

The Fight for Sovereignty “Will Never Be Done”

Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith echoed these sentiments, declaring that the battle to protect Brexit “will never be done” as long as Remainers attempt to drag Britain back into the bloc. Sir Iain warned that the Labour Party is “determined, one way or another, either through the back door or through a full-frontal attack, they want to take the UK back into the European Union, no matter the cost, and no matter what a betrayal that is.” He stressed that Labour “must never win” and lacks an “electoral mandate to override the biggest democratic vote this country has ever seen.”

• Lord Redwood demanded the government “use the powers you were elected to use.”
• He criticised Labour’s plans to halt North Sea drilling, arguing it undermines British industry.
• Sir Iain Duncan Smith warned Labour seeks to return the UK to the EU “through the back door.”
• Labour MP Graham Stringer mocked Andy Burnham’s recent Brexit “U-turn” at the event.
• Both Brexiteers urged attendees to “be proud of your independence” and fight for British sovereignty.

What This Means for Britain

This renewed push by leading Brexiteers highlights the deep-seated concern among many ordinary Britons that the Labour government is not truly committed to upholding the results of the 2016 referendum.

For your family, this means continued uncertainty over Britain’s future trade relationships and regulatory environment, potentially impacting jobs and the cost of goods.

The accusation that the government is “shuttering British industries” like North Sea oil and ceramics suggests a direct impact on domestic energy security and manufacturing jobs, forcing reliance on imports.

Politically, these warnings signal a growing divide between the government’s perceived desire for EU alignment and the strong sentiment among Leave voters who want Britain to fully embrace its independence.

The upcoming Makerfield by-election, with a Remain-leaning candidate like Andy Burnham, is seen as a critical test of whether the public still supports the core principles of Brexit.

Ultimately, this debate is about whether Britain will truly “take back control” or if the political establishment will continue to undermine the democratic will of the people.

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Source: Daily Express | Breaking Brexit News