MP, Leader of the , responding to
’s statement, said:
“I’m very happy to meet the Prime Minister. I don’t want to set
any limits, one way or the other, ahead of those meetings. We
recognise that she has made a move. I recognise my responsibility
to represent the people who supported Labour in the last election
and the people who didn't support Labour but nevertheless want
certainty and security for their own future. And that's the basis
on which we will meet her and have those discussions.
“Labour has put forward our proposals to ensure there is a
customs union with the EU, access to vital markets and
protections of our standards of consumer, environmental and
workers’ rights. And we’ll ensure that those are on the table.
We're also very clear that there has to be an absolute guarantee
that the Good Friday Agreement is maintained for peace in
Northern Ireland.
“So far the Prime Minister hasn't shown much sign of compromise,
but I'm pleased that today she's indicated she'll accept the view
of Parliament and is prepared to reach out and have that
discussion. I have been meeting MPs from all parties over the
past weeks. And there is some common ground; there are some areas
it’s difficult to agree on. But, however people voted in the
referendum of 2016, they didn’t vote for lower living standards
or to lose their jobs. And there’s far more that unites people on
both sides than divides them.
