Sir Tony Robinson quits Labour over Brexit and leadership
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He said he was leaving after nearly 45 years because of Labour's stance on Brexit, its handling of anti-Semitism allegations and its poor leadership.The political activist has spoken at rallies for the People's Vote campaign for another referendum. Announcing his move on Twitter, Sir Tony said it was partly down to the party's"continued duplicity on Brexit"., saying:"Our party members are overwhelmingly in favour of a second referendum. To campaign on a platform of constructive ambiguity would be unprincipled, duplicitous and rather sinister."
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