As far as I am concerned, the time to convert Leavers is over. Thread. 1/
2/ Since the referendum we meticulously collated facts, enlisted people who know their stuff - from politicians over scientists, business owners, teachers and healthcare professionals.All walks of life, all nationalities represented in modern Britain
3/ We presented facts, figures, estimates, graphs, cartoons.... you name it. Even songs and breakfasts. We reached out and stayed patient when we were yelled at and called enemies of the people. Some people were assaulted.
4/ We even tried to understand and acknowledge that the way the Referendum was held was misleading and tjat people are not to blame. I was all good with that. Until now. Now the truth comes out on a daily basis. Project Fear turns into Project Reality.
5/ In a few months at least 1M people will likely loose their jobs. There is no more money and everyone now knows it. The Leave corruption is plastered across every headline and news. You have to be as stubborn or evil as they come to not see the writing on the wall.
6/ Those that want Brexit at any cost and not even consider at least suspension of the process can no longer be converted. And I do no longer care who they are- far right, #Tories, #Labour, old, young, from the North or South - we need to be in opposition to them.
7/ That means no pandering to them in any way. It means protesting and resisting. This never described my feelings better: #WeAreTheOppositionNow #WATON Fin
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