The Liberal Democrats have launched their European election campaign with a pledge to stop Brexit and influence Europe “for years to come”.
Leader Sir Vince Cable called the party’s stance “unambiguous, no if-ing and but-ing”, adding: “It’s honest.”
Speaking in Wapping, east London, he accused the Conservatives and Labour of trying to “stitch-up” a Brexit deal.
The UK is due to leave the EU on 31 October, after Brexit was delayed amid continuing parliamentary deadlock.
It means the UK must now hold European elections on 23 May, or leave on 1 June without a deal.
But if agreement can be reached among MPs before 22 May, the UK could cancel its participation in the European parliamentary elections.
However, cross-party talks aimed at reaching consensus have yet to make significant progress.
But Sir Vince said any form of Brexit would put the UK at risk, adding: “Our ambition is no less than to stop Brexit and see this new group of Liberal Democrat MEPs influence the future of Europe for years to come.”
