Key passages from the Brexit section of Labour’s manifesto

Note: We have removed most of the value judgements and sloganeering, to provide a shortened, easy-to-read version. Readers can read the full version here.

“Labour will give the people the final say on Brexit. Within three months of coming to power, a Labour government will secure a sensible deal. And within six months, we will put that deal to a public vote alongside the option to remain. A Labour government will implement whatever the people decide.

“Only a Labour government will put this decision in the hands of the people to give you the final say. This will be a legally binding referendum and we will implement the people’s decision immediately.”

“Labour rules out a no-deal Brexit, and we will end… no-deal preparations. No deal has never been a viable option… Labour has led the campaign to stop a no-deal Brexit.”

“We will rip up the deeply flawed deal negotiated by Boris Johnson…. Labour will secure a new Brexit deal… Our deal… will include:”

• “A permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union”
• “Close alignment with the Single Market“
• “Dynamic alignment on workers’ rights, consumer rights and environmental protections so that UK standards keep pace across Europe as a minimum”
• “Continued participation in EU agencies and funding programmes”
• Clear commitments on future security arrangements, including access to the European Arrest Warrant and shared databases”

“Labour will secure a revised Withdrawal Agreement that provides legal protection for citizens’ rights… and ensures an appropriate transition period...”

“We will also secure robust and legally binding protections for workers’ rights, consumer standards and environmental protections, and ensure level-playing field protections are maintained.”

“Once we have secured this new deal we will put it to a legally binding referendum alongside the option of remaining in the EU. This will take place within the first six months of a Labour government.”

“Only Labour will offer the choice of remaining in the EU, or leaving with a sensible deal.”

“This final say referendum will not be a re-run of 2016. It will be legally binding. Labour will implement the decision of the British people immediately.”

“We will introduce a Withdrawal Agreement and Referendum Bill, providing the legal basis to conduct and implement the outcome of the referendum. We will scrap the Brexit legislation currently proposed by the Tories and introduce new legislation that is in line with Labour’s priorities and principles.”

Labour recognises the huge benefits of immigration to our country. Many British citizens have benefited from freedom of movement.”

“We will end the uncertainty created by the EU Settlement Scheme by granting EU nationals the automatic right to continue living and working in the UK. This new declaratory system will allow EU nationals the chance to register for proof of status if they wish, but will mean they no longer have to apply to continue living and working in this country.”

“If people decide to leave, a Labour government will work constructively with the EU on vital issues of mutual interest and to the mutual benefit of the UK and EU. But we will leave the EU.

“Most importantly, under a Labour government, you will get the final say on Brexit.”

- Labour manifesto on Brexit/Remain for the general election on 12 Dec 2019, published 21 Nov 2019