Electoral reform and reversing Brexit: they’re more connected than you might think | Tom Baldwin
The article discusses the connection between electoral reform and the potential reversal of Brexit as Labour's leadership contest reignites the EU debate. With a significant portion of Labour voters favoring rejoining the EU, party leaders are navigating the complexities of public opinion and past Brexit negotiations. The piece highlights the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the UK's relationship with the EU and the need for a stable consensus on the issue.
- ▪Labour's leadership contest is prompting renewed discussions about reversing Brexit.
- ▪A significant majority of Labour voters and members support rejoining the EU.
- ▪The article emphasizes the need for a stable consensus on the UK's relationship with the EU.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/22/electoral-reform-reverse-brexit-labour-leadership-eu-debate |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 10:33:17 GMT |
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A Brexit protest in Westminster last month. Photograph: James Veysey/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenA Brexit protest in Westminster last month. Photograph: James Veysey/ShutterstockOpinionBrexitElectoral reform and reversing Brexit: they’re more connected than you might thinkTom BaldwinLabour’s emerging leadership contest is reopening the EU debate. But if we want to rejoin, Britain needs a more European voting system firstFri 22 May 2026 06.33 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 06.36 EDTShareNowhere is an anniversary more relished than in newspapers. As we approach the 10-year mark since Britain voted for Brexit, countless column inches would no doubt have been reserved for this purpose anyway.
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