Why “pro-eu” is being discussed
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But for Brexit the pro-EU side obviously didn't have the heft of the Establishment behind them either, or why was there no confirmatory Brexit vote? Either way, of course you wo…
by Timon3 · Aug 31, 2026
Isn’t it odd that there are only suggestions for followup confirmatory votes when the pro-EU camp don’t get their way, never the other way around.
by hn_throw2025 · Aug 30, 2026
I think you're being revisionist. It's not about the people in power, it was about the media. They controlled the narrative, and they were the ones that convinced everyone of il…
by legacynl · Aug 30, 2026
Actually that was by design of the anti-Brexit faction. Before you get ranty at me - I voted remain. But your comment is revisionist. The pro-Brexit shysters were not in power.…
by Nursie · Aug 30, 2026
I remember the UK government at the time spent £9.3 million of taxpayer's money to push a pro-EU leaflet out [1], not to mention a concerted effort from the news media. It's not…
by bArray · Aug 29, 2026
Being pro-EU doesn't mean that you are content with it's current state.
by 1718627440 · Aug 29, 2026
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