Britains chief Brexit negotiator poured scorn on attempts to hold a “Peoples Vote” on the result of the 2016 EU referendum in a combative speech at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham.
Striking an uncompromising tone, Raab accused “pathetic” Remain supporters of betraying the principles of democracy by trying to derail Brexit with a second vote.
The Tory cabinet minister received a rapturous applause for attacking elitist Remainers for “bankrolling a campaign" to "scare the wits" out of British people.
“Ill tell you whats not democracy,” Raab, who has been negotiating a deal with the EU in Brussels, said.
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BETRAYAL: Dominic Raab has ridiculed Remainers calling for a second Brexit vote
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“The efforts of a small, but influential group of senior politicians and establishment figures to overturn the result of the referendum.
“They want to stop us leaving.”
He suggested a “Peoples Vote” is an attempt to put a new spin on an EU referendum because “the Project Fear stuff didnt work too well first time around”.
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He added: “Thats because it wasnt scary enough.
“This time well claim that no deal means patients wont get their medicines, mobile phone roaming charges will go through the roof and space debris will fall from the sky.
“Honestly, it would be pathetic if it wasnt so dangerous.”
He also warned the EU against trying to bully the UK into signing a divorce deal that would undermine the unity of the country.
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UNDEMOCRATIC: Dominic Raab suggested a People's Vote betrays the will of the people
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"If the only offer from the EU threatens the integrity of our Union then we will be left with no choice but to leave with no deal," Raab said.
"What is unthinkable is that this government, or any British government, could be bullied by the threat of some kind of economic embargo, into signing a one-sided deal against our country's interests.”
His comments were in reference to European Council president Donald Tusk bluntly rejecting Theresa May's proposal at last month's Salzburg summit.
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SCAREMONGERING: Raab said the forces of 'project fear' are behind the second EU vote plot
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The come after the PM told the BBCs Andrew Marr Show that she would make a success of Brexit “regardless of the outcome” while repeatedly failing to rule out a no-deal.
Responding to Boris Johnsons claims she doesn't believe in Brexit, she retorted: "I do believe in Brexit. Crucially, I believe in delivering Brexit in a way that respects the vote and delivers on the vote of the British people while also protecting our union, protecting jobs and ensuring we make a success of Brexit for the future.
"That's why I want us to get a really good free trade deal with the European Union, which is what lies at the heart of the Chequers plan."
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