Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock says UK must rejoin the EU

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Labour leader Neil Kinnock says the UK must rejoin the European Union, calling it the "only patriotic thing to do" for the country. Lord Kinnock argued that Brexit has been an "avoidable disaster," causing extensive economic, political, social, and cultural damage, including an estimated annual loss of £3,200 per person. He urged the incoming prime minister not to be constrained by Labour's current "red lines" on Europe, which preclude rejoining the customs union, single market, or allowing free movement of labour. Kinnock suggested that a future referendum could see Britain vote to re-enter the EU by a significant margin, emphasising the need to consider the views of younger generations. He criticised Brexit proponent Nigel Farage for failing to articulate the material advantages of leaving the EU and acknowledged the shortcomings of the original Remain campaign. In fullNeil Kinnock: Britain must rejoin the EU — it’s the patriotic thing to doMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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