The party says a second vote was an option to prevent what they call a ‘damaging’ Conservative Brexit or to stop Britain leaving without a deal
Britain’s opposition Labour Party resisted calls to unconditionally embrace a second referendum on Tuesday, restating its support for such a vote only if the government refuses to change its EU deal or there is no new election.
But the veteran Socialist, a long-time eurosceptic, has stuck firmly to his position that a second vote was an option to prevent what Labour calls a “damaging” Conservative Brexit or to stop Britain leaving without a deal.The move could further infuriate Labour lawmakers, including deputy leader Tom Watson, who have pushed for an unconditional commitment on a second referendum.
Nearly three years after Britons voted to leave the EU by 52 to 48 per cent, the main parties, and the country, are deeply divided over Brexit, leaving it unclear when, and even if, Britain will leave the bloc. After nearly four weeks, Labour sources said Monday’s talks with the government were better in tone than before and ministers had shown some willingness to move, declining to offer specifics.But with a new Brexit deadline set for Oct. 31, parties are readying themselves for the May 23 European Parliament elections, offering those wanting to remain in the EU and others supporting a clean break another potential battleground.
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