On Europe, Labour was right to be cautious. No longer | Martin Kettle

Jeremy Corbyn’s dilemma is real, but it’s time for audacity, and to come out fighting for our ties to the EU

Labour’s dilemma about how to proceed in 2018’s Brexit endgame is genuine. It should be taken seriously and not dismissed. The underlying issue is easily stated. Two-thirds of Labour voters supported remaining in the EU in 2016. Nineteen of every 20 Labour MPs were themselves remainers. Yet two-thirds of Labour constituencies voted to leave.

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