MU Backs Remain Position at Labour Party Conference

The MU delegation voted against the NEC statement, which argues for a neutral position, and for a motion that asks the Labour Party to campaign energetically for remain.

MU general secretary Horace Trubridge said:

“Remaining in the EU has always been in the best interests of musicians. It still is.

“Today we will be voting for the Labour Party to take a clear remain position on the issue of Brexit. Freedom of movement is the bedrock of our members’ careers and the MU will always support musicians’ interests first and foremost.”

Staying in the EU is still the best option for musicians.

We will oppose the @UKLabour NEC’s Brexit position, which sits on the fence.

We’re proud to support Motion 13 at Labour Party Conference, which commits to backing Remain immediately. #WorkingInTheEU #Lab19

— Musicians' Union (@WeAreTheMU) 23 September 2019

At the TUC congress earlier this month the MU supported MPs’ attempt to stop a ‘No Deal’ Brexit and moved a successful motion on revoking Article 50.

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