Britain's Ambassador to Italy Jill
Morris told an ANSA Forum on Thursday that she does not think it
would be a good idea to hold another referendum on whether the
UK should leave the European Union.
"It would be a strategic mistake to ask the people to express
themselves again," Morris said.
"Not respecting the people's democratic decision would be
highly damaging for our democracy.
"It is the duty of government and parliament to implement
this decision".
Morris told the forum that a no-deal Brexit can be averted.
"It would be the worst outcome for us and for everyone and we
must do everything possible to avoid it," Morris said.
"But unless there is an agreement or an alternative, that
would be the result.
"A no-deal Brexit would happen on October 31.
"There is time to avoid it and the government is working on
it.
"The important thing is to exit (the EU) in the right way.
"Obviously, the situation is highly fluid and we must wait
for the results of the European elections".
Morris said Brexit should not end ties between the UK and its
European partners.
"We want to maintain a deep, special relationship that would
enable us to work as an ally close to the Union to continue to
defend European values," she said.
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