The Remoaners just won't give up, will they?
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators today after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit.
The former Prime Minister said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'.
However, Downing Street swiftly responded: 'There will be no second referendum. Britain is leaving the European Union.'
He's STILL banging the drum for Remain! 'Arrogant' Tony Blair lays out plans for a second EU vote when 'voters change their mind on catastrophic Brexit'
Former PM says voters must be given chance to change their minds
Issues rallying cry to EU supporters to become the 'new insurgents'
But voters lash out at 'arrogant' Blair and compare him to fascist dictators
By MATT DATHAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR MAILONLINE
28 October 2016
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators today after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit.
The former Prime Minister said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'.
He wants a referendum to be held on the final deal Theresa May secures with Brussels before Britain officially leaves.
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit
He said it was 'bizarre' that the Government had held a referendum 'without knowing the terms of our new relationship'.
And Remarkably, Mr Blair - the man blamed for creating deep-rooted animosity towards the EU because of his decision to agree to open-border immigration from the bloc in 2004 - said of his call for a second referendum: 'This is not about an elite over-ruling the people.'
He told the Today programme: 'There is absolutely no reason why we should close off any options. You can't change this decision, unless it becomes clear in one way or another, that the British people have had a change of mind because they have seen the reality of the alternative.
'We are entitled to carry on scrutinising, and, yes, if necessary, to change our minds, because it seems sensible to us to do so. This is not about an elite over-ruling the people.'
Voters lashed out at Mr Blair's latest 'arrogant' intervention
Calling for a second referendum, Mr Blair added: 'If it becomes clear that this is either a deal that doesn't make it worth our while leaving, or, alternatively, a deal that is going to be so serious in its implications that people decide they don't want to go, there's got to be some way, either through parliament, or through an election, possibly through another referendum, in which people express their view.'
In a message to fellow EU enthusiasts, Mr Blair told Remain voters to 'believe in the people's innate sense, that they're also open to a better argument in the light of the facts as they come to light'
Tony Blair said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'
He issued a rallying cry in an article in the New European newspaper, urging supporters of Britain's membership of the EU to mobilise, organise and to 'prise apart the alliance which gave us Brexit'.
But voters lashed out at Mr Blair's latest 'arrogant' intervention. Chris M'Gra wrote on Twitter: 'Tony Blair joins the list of fascists and Stalinists who only want democracy if it gives them what they want. He's one scary, dangerous guy.'
Downing Street categorically rejected Mr Blair's latest call for a second referendum.
A No 10 spokesman said: 'Tony Blair is entitled to put his views to whom he so chooses.
'But what's important is the PM has been absolutely clear - the British people have spoken, we are listening, we're going to leave the European Union.
'And not only has the PM been clear here but she's also been clear when she's met European leaders.
'There will be no second referendum. Britain is leaving the European Union.'
Downing Street categorically rejected Mr Blair's latest call for a second referendum. Theresa May (pictured at PMQs on Wednesday) has repeatedly insisted that 'Brexit means Brexit'
Tory MPs pointed out that Mr Blair broke his own promise to hold a referendum on the EU constitution.
Maria Caulfield, a Conservative MP who sits on the Commons Brexit Committee, said: 'Tony Blair broke his own promise of a referendum on the EU, encouraged uncontrolled immigration and now can't come to terms with the decision of the people of the UK to leave.
'Instead of desperately trying to find ways to thwart the will of voters and talking down Britain's prospects, Labour should be concentrating on helping to make a success of Brexit.
Tony Blair lays out plans for second EU vote when 'voters change mind on Brexit' | Daily Mail Online
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators today after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit.
The former Prime Minister said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'.
However, Downing Street swiftly responded: 'There will be no second referendum. Britain is leaving the European Union.'
He's STILL banging the drum for Remain! 'Arrogant' Tony Blair lays out plans for a second EU vote when 'voters change their mind on catastrophic Brexit'
Former PM says voters must be given chance to change their minds
Issues rallying cry to EU supporters to become the 'new insurgents'
But voters lash out at 'arrogant' Blair and compare him to fascist dictators
By MATT DATHAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR MAILONLINE
28 October 2016
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators today after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit.
The former Prime Minister said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'.
He wants a referendum to be held on the final deal Theresa May secures with Brussels before Britain officially leaves.
Tony Blair was compared to fascist dictators after he laid out his plans for Britain to hold a second EU referendum to amend for the 'catastrophe' of Brexit
He said it was 'bizarre' that the Government had held a referendum 'without knowing the terms of our new relationship'.
And Remarkably, Mr Blair - the man blamed for creating deep-rooted animosity towards the EU because of his decision to agree to open-border immigration from the bloc in 2004 - said of his call for a second referendum: 'This is not about an elite over-ruling the people.'
He told the Today programme: 'There is absolutely no reason why we should close off any options. You can't change this decision, unless it becomes clear in one way or another, that the British people have had a change of mind because they have seen the reality of the alternative.
'We are entitled to carry on scrutinising, and, yes, if necessary, to change our minds, because it seems sensible to us to do so. This is not about an elite over-ruling the people.'
Voters lashed out at Mr Blair's latest 'arrogant' intervention
Calling for a second referendum, Mr Blair added: 'If it becomes clear that this is either a deal that doesn't make it worth our while leaving, or, alternatively, a deal that is going to be so serious in its implications that people decide they don't want to go, there's got to be some way, either through parliament, or through an election, possibly through another referendum, in which people express their view.'
In a message to fellow EU enthusiasts, Mr Blair told Remain voters to 'believe in the people's innate sense, that they're also open to a better argument in the light of the facts as they come to light'
Tony Blair said voters must be given the chance to change their minds on the EU and called for the losing Remain campaign to become the 'new insurgents'
He issued a rallying cry in an article in the New European newspaper, urging supporters of Britain's membership of the EU to mobilise, organise and to 'prise apart the alliance which gave us Brexit'.
But voters lashed out at Mr Blair's latest 'arrogant' intervention. Chris M'Gra wrote on Twitter: 'Tony Blair joins the list of fascists and Stalinists who only want democracy if it gives them what they want. He's one scary, dangerous guy.'
Downing Street categorically rejected Mr Blair's latest call for a second referendum.
A No 10 spokesman said: 'Tony Blair is entitled to put his views to whom he so chooses.
'But what's important is the PM has been absolutely clear - the British people have spoken, we are listening, we're going to leave the European Union.
'And not only has the PM been clear here but she's also been clear when she's met European leaders.
'There will be no second referendum. Britain is leaving the European Union.'
Downing Street categorically rejected Mr Blair's latest call for a second referendum. Theresa May (pictured at PMQs on Wednesday) has repeatedly insisted that 'Brexit means Brexit'
Tory MPs pointed out that Mr Blair broke his own promise to hold a referendum on the EU constitution.
Maria Caulfield, a Conservative MP who sits on the Commons Brexit Committee, said: 'Tony Blair broke his own promise of a referendum on the EU, encouraged uncontrolled immigration and now can't come to terms with the decision of the people of the UK to leave.
'Instead of desperately trying to find ways to thwart the will of voters and talking down Britain's prospects, Labour should be concentrating on helping to make a success of Brexit.
Tony Blair lays out plans for second EU vote when 'voters change mind on Brexit' | Daily Mail Online
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