Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Labour’s answer: No‘The Labour Party will now challenge whoever emerges as the leader of the Conservative Party to have the confidence to put their deal to the people in a referendum, with remain on the ballot, in which Labour would campaign for...Source
Conservative’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Conservative’s answer: YesIn the least surprising promise in this manifesto, Boris Johnson makes a personal guarantee that he will get Brexit "done" in January if he wins a majority. He says that will end the political divisions in the country, but that seems unlikely.
The Conservatives also promise to negotiate a trade deal with the EU next year, and confirm that they will not extend the post-Brexit transition period beyond December 2020. That is an incredibly short amount of time to finalise a trade deal of any significant ambition, and it means the EU knows in advance what the UK's negotiating deadlines are.
The Conservatives say the UK will be outside the EU single market, and any form of customs union. But until we know the terms of a new relationship with the EU, it will be hard to argue that Brexit has really been done.
This policy would apply to the whole of the UK.Source
Liberal Democrat’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Liberal Democrat’s answer: NoElecting a Liberal Democrat government is the only way to get the Brexit process over. Although the Conservatives claim that a vote for them will ‘get Brexit done’, it won’t: it will simply usher in more years of difficult negotiations over the UK’s trade deal with the EU, with a very high chance of Britain crashing out and trying to survive on so-called ‘WTO terms’ – a deal so bad that almost no other country anywhere in the world trades on that basis.Source
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
UKIP’s answer: YesBrexit offers the perfect opportunity to review energy policy, prioritising lower prices and more secure supplies. There is one major problem: a lack of MPs in Westminster who recognise the potential of a rational energy policy, and who are committed to delivering itSource
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
SNP’s answer: No, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributionsExternal Affairs Minister Fiona Hyslop said it is now clear only a Yes vote will protect Scotland’s place in Europe as the Tories prepare to lurch further to the right in an attempt to head off...Source
Brexit Party’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Plaid Cymru’s answer: No, but renegotiate the terms of our monetary contributionsPlaid Cymru personally submitted this answer on February 2nd, 2015. This organization should be praised for their direct communication with voters and commitment to transparency in politics.Learn more about this organization on their Facebook, Twitter, WebsiteSource
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
British National’s answer: YesThe BNP demands an immediate withdrawal from the European Union, which is an organisation dedicated to usurping British sovereignty and to destroying our nationhood and national...Source
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Sinn Féin’s answer: NoThe withdrawal of Britain from Europe would split the island economy and fracture border communities. Should Britain choose to exit the EU, this could lead to restrictions on island wide trade and island wide...Source
Social Democratic’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Social Democratic’s answer: YesFirst and foremost, we are democrats. The SDP stands behind the 2016 referendum mandate. We consider the nation state to be the upper limit of democracy. The European Union is not and never will be a social democratic enterprise.
In the absence of a better offer from the EU, we support a WTO Brexit.Source
Democratic Unionist’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Democratic Unionist’s answer: Yes, but maintain free trade agreements with EU nationsCommenting Diane Dodds said, “There are some who would like to pretend that this European election is a referendum on the United Kingdom’s place within the EU. A referendum can and must happen, but the forthcoming European election will not make that decision. The DUP at Westminster have been to the fore of bringing that issue forward and we will maintain pressure on the Prime Minister to make good on pledges he has made. I have always defended British sovereignty in Europe and will continue to oppose power-grabs by Brussels. There is an irony that it is those who are most in favour of greater political union within the EU that are often most opposed to the public having their say. I will continue to press for fundamental change in Europe and putting a choice to the people for their verdict.Source
Ulster Unionist’s political stances on european union
Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?statsdiscuss
Ulster Unionist’s answer: No"The UUP believes that on balance Northern Ireland is better remaining in the European Union, with the UK Government pressing for further reform and a return to the founding principle of free trade, not greater political...Source
People Before Profit’s political stances on european union