‘Overwhelming’ case for Britain to remain in EU: Corbyn

UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said there is an “overwhelming” case for Britain to remain in the European Union (EU), adding that his party is getting its Remain message out “as loudly as we can.”

In a speech in London on Thursday, Corbyn said the EU could “deliver positive change” on different issues, such as mobile phone charges, clean beaches and protecting bees.

The Labour leader made the remarks after an important union leader called on Corbyn to do more in favor of the Remain campaign. 

The GMB union’s Tim Roache called Corbyn a “half-hearted” supporter of the EU.

In response, Corbyn said that the intensity of Labour’s campaigning would grow as polling day gets nearer.

Britain will vote on June 23 on the significant issue of whether it should stay in the EU. The decision has far-reaching consequences for both the country and the bloc.

“I don’t think anyone is going to be in any doubt what our views are come 23 June… we are getting our…

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