Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, speaking ahead of the triggering of Article 50, said:
“Today, we embark on the country’s most important negotiations in modern times.
“The British people made the decision to leave the European Union and Labour respects that decision.
“Britain is going to change as a result. The question is how. The Conservatives want to use Brexit to turn our country into a low wage tax haven. Labour is determined to ensure we can rebuild and transform Britain, so no one and no community is left behind.
“It will be a national failure of historic proportions if the Prime Minister comes back from Brussels without having secured protection for jobs and living standards.
“That’s why Labour has set the clear priorities of full access to the European market, rights at work and environmental protection. And we will hold the Government to account every step of the way.”
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