Open goal': Why readers think Brexit should define the next election

"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."

"Some readers backed Starmer's slow approach, arguing that letting Brexit visibly fail makes the case for closer EU ties stronger over time. Others were far more impatient, urging Labour to spell out how the referendum was won on false promises and to make a clearer, more confident argument for closer alignment particularly on trade, defence and security, as the US becomes a less reliable ally."

Independent journalists cover reproductive rights, climate change, Big Tech and US politics, investigating matters like Elon Musk's pro‑Trump PAC and producing documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes parsing facts from messaging and relies on donations to send reporters to gather perspectives from both sides. The Independent remains paywall‑free and funded by readers who can afford it so reporting is accessible across the political spectrum. Reader reactions to Sir Keir Starmer's Brexit plan portray Brexit as a failure, noting higher costs, weaker growth and diminished global influence, with divisions over Labour’s cautious strategy and the risks of reopening the debate.

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