We have GoD on our side in the European Elections!
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
1. Lord Heseltine, Tory peer
The former Deputy PM endorsed us in the Sunday Times. He immediately had the whip suspended, which as Twitter pointed out was a bit suspect:
Lord Heseltine: I'm endorsing the Lib Dems.
- Addy Atky (@Addy_Atky) May 20, 2019
Con Party: That's your whip withdrawn for supporting another party.
Countless Tory politicians/Councillors/members: I'm endorsing the Brexit party.
Con Party: *Deafening silence*.
2. Andrew MacKinlay, former Labour MP
Andrew was MP for Thurrock for 18 years and a Labour member for 52. But he endorsed us on Monday, slamming Labour's refusal to oppose this Brexit shambles. He even came and spoke at our final rally last night - catch up here!
3. Gus O'Donnell, former civil servant
Gus, former top civil servant and cross-bench peer, wrote for the Times to endorse us. He was very clear - we're the biggest, strongest party of Remain and if you want to stop Brexit you need to vote Lib Dem.
4. Julie Girling, independent MEP
Writing for her blog, Julie said that we're the only party with the infrastructure to send MEPs to Brussels who'll make a difference. She agrees - a vote for the Lib Dems is the most effective way to win a People's Vote.
5. Matthew Parris, former MP and columnist
Speaking on Newsnight, he condemned the Tories' unceremoniously chucking Michael Heseltine. Then, he endorsed us and urged Remainers to do the same:
"Anyone that wants to stop Brexit should vote Liberal Democrat because the @LibDems are the main opposition and the people with the best chance to get MEPs in" @MatthewParris3 #BollocksToBrexit pic.twitter.com/1p8dsfeXIT
- Dipa Vaya (@DipaJVaya) May 20, 2019
6. Michael Cashman, Labour peer
Lord Cashman's endorsement was succinct, so we'll let him do the talking for us:
I think I've just resigned from the Labour party by declaring that I will support the Liberal Democrats in the European elections.
- Michael Cashman (@mcashmanCBE) May 21, 2019
7. Guy Verhofstadt, EU chief Brexit negotiator
BONUS: Labour's lead MEP candidate in the South East
We're not sure it was perhaps as deliberate as the ones above, but Labour's lead candidate in the South East had this to say in a hustings...
Even Labour's own MEP candidates are admitting the truth: if you want to stop Brexit, vote your heart and vote Liberal Democrat this Thursday.
- Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) May 21, 2019
Vote for the strongest party of Remain > https://t.co/dGhOFbnixs pic.twitter.com/aUuL5V9cX0
The trend is clear - people from across the political spectrum are getting behind us. Vote to stop Brexit - vote Lib Dem tomorrow: