Why I have changed from ‘vote Green’ to ‘vote Labour’

Ten of the 100 seats with the highest Remain vote last June are in the North of England, two of which are now held by the Liberal Democrats and seven by Labour. May for the snap election is a desire to strengthen the UK’s hand in negotiations with the European Union.

And, yes, you are quite right, in 2010 I stood for the Greens in Bolton and urged the people of Bolton West to “vote for what you want” and in 2010 I was urging them to vote Green. Until they cease their in-fighting, listen to the electorate’s concerns regarding uncontrolled immigration, and elect a new leader who can unite the party, they will remain in the political wilderness.

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday he would defeat a “cosy cartel” at the heart of British politics, casting himself as the anti-establishment challenger in the snap election. “The point for me is, whether I’m Labour or I’m not Labour, even if there’s Conservatives or Liberal Democrats, I’ll work with anyone to get this argument across in the country”. The British people have to navigate a way through not just choosing a government but working out what they want the governing mandate to be.

“If the United Kingdom, after the election, wants to withdraw [article 50], then the procedure is very clear”, Tajani said, adding that “If the United Kingdom wanted to stay, everybody would be in favour”.

Blair said: “I will vote Labour, I would always vote Labour, and there are many excellent Labour candidates throughout the country”.

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in Parliament as she announces that she has sent the letter to trigger the process of leaving the European Union in London on March 29.

The European Commission has made it clear these freedoms are indivisible and Britain’s Prime Minister has made it equally clear that she will not compromise on Britain’s desire to recover complete control of its borders.

Controversial business figures such as Mike Ashley of Sports Direct, Sir Philip Green, Southern Rail and tax-avoiding multinationals should be “worried” about the prospect of a Labour government, said Mr Corbyn.

She said she reached the decision “only recently and reluctantly” as it is necessary “to see us through Brexit and beyond”.

“But, Theresa May is treating the election like a regal coronation”.

Labour former frontbencher Lucy Powell said the PM “hasn’t called this election because she thinks she is going to lose”.