When did people in Britain stop blaming the Government for low wages and start pointing the finger at their neighbours? When did they stop asking the Government to solve unemployment and instead turn on their colleagues? When did people decide it is those who dress our wounds in hospital and pick the vegetables for our table who are responsible for the struggles we face? When was it decided that for the Government’s failings those people must leave?
The Green party fought hard for the UK to remain in the EU, but now as we face the reality of the vote to leave the fight has changed. Now at stake are freedoms EU membership offered – not least free movement. The one that is about human beings, not goods.
Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month
Content from our partners
