Will Corbyn try again? Labour warn it will keep trying to force an election after first bid to remove May fails amid claims the party ‘won’t back a second referendum for WEEKS’
Labour faced a renewed Brexit shambles today after the party lost its no confidence motion but insisted it will still resist back a second referendum.
Jeremy Corbyn’s motion of no confidence was defeated 325 to 306, a majority of 19, following a day-long debate.
Theresa May seized on her victory to invite Mr Corbyn to cross party Brexit talks as he has demanded – only to be snubbed by the Labour leader who said she had to rule out no deal first.
Earlier, John McDonnell said Labour will keep trying to force a general election and could swerve backing a second referendum for ‘weeks’.
The shadow chancellor’s hesitation came despite 71 Labour MPs going public with a demand for the policy shift as soon as today if Theresa May wins later.
Around 45 Labour MPs gathered outside Parliament this morning to launch their new campaign, holding a banner reading: ‘Labour MPs, MEPs, conference and members agree – The people should have the final say.’
After his move failed, Mr Corbyn said: ‘Last night the House rejected the Government’s deal emphatically.
‘A week ago the House voted to condemn the idea of a no-deal Brexit.
‘Before there can be any positive discussions about the way forward, the Government must remove clearly once and for all the prospect of the catastrophe of a no-deal Brexit from the EU and all the chaos that would come as a result of that.’