Tom Brake
Liberal Democrats
United Kingdom
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9 Times Labour Let Down Remainers on Brexit
As Jeremy Corbyn positions himself as ‘neutral’ on the most pressing political issue facing us in recent history, we look back at just some of the times the Labour leadership have failed on Brexit. → Read More
Boris Johnson’s only ‘plan’ for a new deal is to continue doing nothing – so why not ask the people instead?
Whether it’s earnestly negotiated anew and agreed after full consideration by parliament, or a continued relationship with the EU, a Final Say vote would give us the clarity we desperately need → Read More
It's time to stop Brexit
Join us on Saturday 20th of July, as we march for our place in the EU - and tell the new Prime Minister to put a halt to this Brexit mess. → Read More
We could have delivered Brexit last night
Last night, the Liberal Democrats could have delivered Brexit. True, it would have been a ‘softer’ version of Brexit than Theresa May is pursuing. But it would still be a Brexit that stopped the free movement of people, a Brexit which made us rule takers but not rule makers and a Brexit that does nothing to protect 80% of our economy. > But that’s not to say I’m not prepared to compromise. I… → Read More
Brexit is too important to be left to politicians
Why does Parliament get to change its mind, but not the people? It's double standards of the highest order. → Read More
Another Corbyn Brexit Betrayal
Jeremy Corbyn's missed yet another opportunity to oppose this incompetent Government. We're demanding better for the millions of voters who want the final say on Brexit. → Read More
10 Things Delayed by Brexit
This botched Brexit has paralysed Parliament and important work is not being done. Here are ten things delayed because of this Brexit mess. → Read More
If We Persist With Brexit, There Will Be No End To Austerity
Brexit puts Britain on a path where austerity will deepen, and inequality will continue to rise. We demand better. → Read More
We Cannot Exclude 16- And 17-Year-Olds From A Vote On The Final Brexit Deal
It’s also only fair that those who will have to live with the consequences of Brexit the longest, should not be denied their say → Read More
We Need To Restore A Sense Of Belonging Across The EU
We should be moving towards a world with fewer borders; tearing down walls instead of building them → Read More
Want To Save Our NHS? Then We Must Stop Brexit
Our once-envied health system is now heavily under-resourced - Brexit might be terminal → Read More
It’s Time For All Westminster Politicians Opposed To A Hard Brexit To Stand Up And Be Counted
The Brexit people voted for is a distant dream. All MPs opposing a hard Brexit must wake up to the truth → Read More
Crackers Brake: I Want to Stop Brexit
Lib Dem @thomasbrake “I make no apology for the fact that I do want to stop Brexit” pic.twitter.com/UKzvNzr4us — BrexitCentral (@BrexitCentral) June 20, 2018 56% of his constituents in Carshalton voted to Leave… → Read More
Corbyn’s Brexit - For The Few Not The Many
Instead of hollow words, Corbyn should deliver on what he promised at Glastonbury - to stand united against the Brexit fiasco the Government is creating → Read More
We Can Secure The British Public A Final Say On Brexit
As many as 73% of Labour voters oppose exiting the EU but the Labour leadership is denying the people the last word → Read More
Boris And Davis Not The Only Ones Suffering From ‘Delusionitis’
Brexit is far more complex than anyone had ever envisaged, and the Government handling of it so far is woeful → Read More
Votes tonight show Gov won't get an easy ride on the EU Withdrawal Bill
The fight on the EU Withdrawal Bill is far from over - and tonight's vote show that Theresa May's Conservatives aren't going to get an easy-ride in the House of Lords. → Read More
Senior Labour sources have told me how angry MPs are at Corbyn's Brexit stance. As a Lib Dem, I say it's time to take action
A leader who has done everything in their power to bring about a hard Brexit. A leader whose views on fundamental questions – such as how Britain will continue to trade with our largest market – are as hard to grasp as a particularly slippery bar of soap in the bath. And a leader of a party at war over what type of Brexit it should support in the absence of firm leadership. → Read More
Brexit divorce bill is just the down payment
The hit to the UK economy of pulling out of the single market and customs threatens to dwarf this £45bn. → Read More
Corbyn must condemn Kate Hoey over Irish border remarks
The best way to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland is to stay in the single market and customs union. → Read More