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Lord Heseltine criticized Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, accusing them of committing a 'heinous crime' by leading the Brexit campaign. He argues that ten years after leaving the EU, their promises regarding the benefits of Brexit have proven false, calling it a 'self-imposed disaster.' Heseltine advocates for Britain to rejoin the European Union and reclaim its role as a major European nation.
Key points
- Heseltine stated that Johnson and Farage should be ashamed for causing damage by leading the campaign to leave the EU.
- He claims that the supposed benefits of Brexit have been exposed as bankrupt, suggesting voters were misled.
- A recent poll indicates nearly half of the British public supports a second Brexit referendum or closer ties with the EU.
- Heseltine argues that Britain should rejoin the EU to reclaim its traditional role and compete globally.
- He suggests that former Brexiteers are now silent because their promises have failed.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableBoris Johnson and Nigel Farage caused damage to Britain by leading the campaign for Brexit, which Heseltine calls a 'heinous crime'.
- VerifiableThe claims made during the Brexit campaign about huge benefits to the UK have been exposed as false ten years later.
- VerifiableA poll found that almost half of the public supports a closer relationship with the EU, and 60% want more cooperation on defense.
- VerifiableBrexit was a 'self-imposed disaster' that erected barriers between British industries and its largest market.
Missing context
The article does not provide specific details on the current government's 'hesitant approaches' toward EU rapprochement or what political obstacles (like the 'fear of the extreme right') are impeding a clearer path back to the EU.
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