Corbyn signals Labour unlikely to back a Tory Brexit deal
The Labour leader cautioned MPs against backing an agreement even if there was a confirmatory referendum.
The Labour leader cautioned MPs against backing an agreement even if there was a confirmatory referendum.
The move being contemplated by Downing Street, according to Robert Peston and Andrea Leadsom would be unlawful - in direct contravention of the explicit assurance that Johnson’s advocate gave to the Court of Session.
His comments came after Dublin rejected proposals for customs posts along both sides of the Irish border to replace the backstop.
“Now, of all times, we cannot let the Tories escape scrutiny. Labour must be together. This is a time to keep our gaze high.”
A leaked WhatsApp message from an insider says the party will either split or Jeremy Corbyn will be removed.
Medical shortages and food price rises have been cited in ‘worst case’ scenario.
Watson's latest intervention puts him on a fresh collision course with Jeremy Corbyn, who has made clear his priority is for an election once Parliament has closed off a no-deal Brexit.
The move comes after files released in a Scottish court appeared to show Boris Johnson approved the suspension of Parliament on August 15.
Leading QCs say Boris Johnson could go to jail if he defies the law.
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