Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a cross-party Brexit deal will not get through Parliament, unless it includes a confirmatory vote.
The Shadow Brexit Secretary has warned that as many as 150 MPs could refuse to back a cross-party Brexit deal in Parliament, unless it included provisions for a second vote.
He is also concerned that the Labour Party risked losing its remain voters if it did not act. It follows local elections in the country which saw Labour secure worse than expected losses.
He warned that remain supporting Labour voters could be tempted to vote for the Liberal Democrats or Change UK instead.
Cross-party talks
The Conservative Party and the Labour Party hold further rounds of cross-party Brexit talks.
It’s been six weeks since the talks between the two parties began. The negotiations have been part of cross party efforts to resolve an exit strategy.
But, reports today suggest that senior figures on both sides are beginning to lose patience.
A breakdown in negotiations?
Despite claims last week that Labour and the Conservative Party were moving closer to a deal, Sir Keir Starmer has now confirmed there is a “considerable distance” between the two parties.
And there are also complaints within the Conservative Party. Former Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the talks with Labour are “destined to fail”.
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StandfirstSir Keir Starmer has warned that 150 MPs will refuse to back any deal that doesn't include a second referendum
Sir Keir Starmer has warned that a cross-party Brexit deal will not get through Parliament, unless it includes a confirmatory vote.
The Shadow Brexit Secretary has warned that as many as 150 MPs could refuse to back a cross-party Brexit deal in Parliament, unless it included provisions for a second vote.
He is also concerned that the Labour Party risked losing its remain voters if it did not act. It follows local elections in the country which saw Labour secure worse than expected losses.
He warned that remain supporting Labour voters could be tempted to vote for the Liberal Democrats or Change UK instead.
Cross-party talks
The Conservative Party and the Labour Party hold further rounds of cross-party Brexit talks.
It’s been six weeks since the talks between the two parties began. The negotiations have been part of cross party efforts to resolve an exit strategy.
But, reports today suggest that senior figures on both sides are beginning to lose patience.
A breakdown in negotiations?
Despite claims last week that Labour and the Conservative Party were moving closer to a deal, Sir Keir Starmer has now confirmed there is a “considerable distance” between the two parties.
And there are also complaints within the Conservative Party. Former Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the talks with Labour are “destined to fail”.
