, Leader of the , will say today, in Basildon,
that the choice is not between Brexit or no Brexit, but between a
Labour Brexit for jobs and a Tory Brexit that will risk a jobs
meltdown.
Jeremy will say:
“The Conservatives’ reckless approach has left us isolated
and marginalised, increasing the chances of Britain crashing out
of the EU without a deal, which would be the worst outcome for
Britain.
“Britain is leaving the EU. But let’s be clear, there
is no such thing as ‘no deal’. If we leave without a positive
agreement because we have needlessly alienated everyone, we still
have to trade with the EU. But on what terms?
“ says no deal is better than a
bad deal. Let’s be clear: ‘no deal’ is in fact a bad
deal. It is the worst of all deals because it would leave us
with World Trade Organisation tariffs and restrictions, instead
of the access to European markets we need.
“That would mean slapping tariffs on the goods we export -
an extra 10 per cent on cars - with the risk that key
manufacturers would leave for the European mainland, taking
skilled jobs with them.
“In sector after sector, ‘no deal’ could prove to be an
economic disaster - ’s approach risks a jobs
meltdown across Britain.”
Contrasting Labour’s experienced team of
negotiators with the Tory trio, he will say:
“The British people have a choice over what priorities,
what principles, the British Government will take into talks, and
which team they trust to lead the difficult negotiations
ahead.
“I am proud to be joined here today by Labour’s team of
Brexit negotiators: ; ; and . A team with the skills and
experience to get the best for Britain, as we move towards
leaving the European Union.
“We know the three Tories in whose hands has placed our national future
- , and . Now you know I don’t do
personal attacks, so let me just say that in Labour’s Brexit
team, there is no one who has fibbed to the British people about
spending an extra £350 million a week on the NHS because of
Brexit, and nobody who has promised to use Brexit to slash
workers’ rights or slash tax for big corporations in a
continental race to the bottom.”
Jeremy will pledge a Labour Brexit which will
include:
“A deal that will allow us to upgrade our
economy through public investment in infrastructure and high
skilled jobs. A deal that will make Britain a centre for science,
technology and research, attracting the brightest and best from
around the country and the world, through strategic
investment.
“A deal that allows us to transform
Britain into a country with the strongest rights and protections,
and ends exploitation and undercutting in the labour
market. A deal that allows us to become a country that
values and protects its public services and invests in
its communities.
“And a deal that will allow Britain to be
a safe and outward looking country, strengthening friendships and
working with allies to create a better future for our country,
continent and our planet.”
