An unexpected revelation from Lib Dem leader Vince Cable
Unexpected news from party leader Vince Cable at the Liberal Democrat rally tonight for the European elections:
'In my 76th year I didn't expect to be mobbed by a hen party in Malaga' says @vincecable @LibDems in revelation of the evening at the final rally of the campaign. pic.twitter.com/ktMzTz9UCG
— (((Rob Blackie))) (@robblackie) May 21, 2019
Vince Cable wasn’t the only speaker, of course:
“This is the next chance to tell Theresa May we don’t want Brexit.” @LaylaMoran
Vote Lib Dem to stop Brexit. Join our #StopBrexit rally live > https://t.co/bDoF12wAWM pic.twitter.com/T4ZbBWcLf4
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) May 21, 2019
Also present was one of the former Labour and Conservative MPs who are now backing the Liberal Democrats:
Proud Europeans in @UKLabour should embrace the @LibDems on Thursday. Andrew McKinley tells us after 52 years committed to the Labour party. Europe is that important. #StopBrexit #ExitfromBrexit . pic.twitter.com/eOPLiP8HWR
— Chris Maines (@MainesChris) May 21, 2019
One of the major reasons for Labour figures now backing the Lib Dems is, of course, Jeremy Corbyn’s record on Brexit and Europe:
Here's why a @jeremycorbyn led Labour Party isn't a wise choice for anyone who is pro-EU and wants to #StopBrexit. Corbyn has been a consistent Eurosceptic, including voting with the right-wing Eurosceptic Tories. Let's step through a little (big) thread…
— Mark Pack 🔶 (@markpack) May 20, 2019
Good also to see Ben Goldacre leaning towards the Liberal Democrats:
The highest impact Remain vote *anywhere* on Thursday is surely Lib Dem?
That will scare Labour + Tories the most, and so help mould their future choices?
All merit aside, no party or MP will lose sleep over Green or "Change" winning any seat at the next general election.
— ben goldacre (@bengoldacre) May 20, 2019
Latest endorsement, voting Lib Dem on Thursday, Michael Cashman, joint founder of Stonewall, former Lab MEP, and current Lab Peer (unless he is now expelled, ha ha )
And our sister Alliance Party in NI on course for MEP 🙂