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Brexit: Labour likely to back public vote on May's deal, says Corbyn
Source: The Guardian
Brexit: Labour likely to back public vote on May's deal, says Corbyn
However, Labour leader also says he is determined to continue pressing for party’s softer-Brexit policy
Heather Stewart Political editor
Sun 17 Mar 2019 11.32 GMT
Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour is likely to back an amendment aimed at securing a second Brexit referendum this week – but stressed his party still hopes to secure its own, softer deal.
The Kyle-Wilson amendment was drawn up by two Labour MPs, Peter Kyle and Phil Wilson, who consulted with the shadow Brexit secretary, Keir Starmer, and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, over the precise wording.
If May’s deal were brought back to parliament this week, Corbyn suggested Labour could support the amendment, which would see approval of the deal made conditional on a “confirmatory” referendum.
“I had a very good discussion with Phil Wilson and Peter Kyle last week, and we went through what they’re trying to do, which is make sure people do have a say in the final matter, and that we agree with and support,” he said on Sunday.
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However, Labour leader also says he is determined to continue pressing for party’s softer-Brexit policy
Heather Stewart Political editor
Sun 17 Mar 2019 11.32 GMT
Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour is likely to back an amendment aimed at securing a second Brexit referendum this week – but stressed his party still hopes to secure its own, softer deal.
The Kyle-Wilson amendment was drawn up by two Labour MPs, Peter Kyle and Phil Wilson, who consulted with the shadow Brexit secretary, Keir Starmer, and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, over the precise wording.
If May’s deal were brought back to parliament this week, Corbyn suggested Labour could support the amendment, which would see approval of the deal made conditional on a “confirmatory” referendum.
“I had a very good discussion with Phil Wilson and Peter Kyle last week, and we went through what they’re trying to do, which is make sure people do have a say in the final matter, and that we agree with and support,” he said on Sunday.
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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/17/brexit-labour-likely-to-back-public-vote-on-mays-deal-says-corbyn
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