Conference motion on Brexit
Labour’s conference voted in favour of this motion on Brexit.
Labour’s conference voted in favour of this motion on Brexit.
How does Britain really divide?
What were the first consequences of the UK’s vote to leave?
Cosmetics tested on animals are banned from the EU, even if made elsewhere.
Every £1 we spend on international aid through the EU is matched by £6.
In discrimination cases, burden of proof lies with offender not victim.
In discrimination cases, burden of proof lies with offender not victim.
Criminals don’t respect borders. Nor does pollution. We need joint solutions to Europe-wide problems.
How do we spend our shared EU budget?
British citizens can live, work, travel & retire in any EU country.
15% of UK academic staff are from other EU countries.
Who decides on EU spending?
The EU Nature Directive has helped slow the loss of our protected sites.
One identity can have multiple dimensions.
We return our wanted criminals from EU (or deport them) in days, not decades.
4.5 million UK jobs are linked to trade with the EU.
EU awareness campaigns aim to reduce violence against women and girls.
Part-time workers enjoy the same pay & leave as full-time colleagues.
EU rules allow at least 14 days to return a product if you change your mind.
Between 2007-2012, UK received over £466m EU funding for health research.
Victims of violence get protection & support thanks to the EU.
The UK gets some 22% of European research grants, more than any other country.
What democratic checks exist in the EU system?
What roles do the various elected bodies play in making EU law?