A group of Jeremy Corbyn supporters and trade unions are set to launch a speaking tour called Left Against Brexit to argue in favour of remaining in the EU. The speakers will not demand a second referendum but will ask the Labour leader to reject Brexit and say that a vote for Labour would be a vote to remain. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Corbyn, who is standing as Labour’s candidate for London mayor, said he was “absolutely convinced” there were many people on both sides The Corbyn-supporting group Momentum is believed to back the current Labour policy of a Brexit that protects jobs.
A group of Jeremy Corbyn supporters and trade unions are set to launch a speaking tour called Left Against Brexit to argue in favour of remaining in the EU. The speakers will not demand a second referendum but will ask the Labour leader to reject Brexit and say that a vote for Labour would be a vote to remain. They said economic reform would be harmed by a damaging departure from the EU. The Corbyn-supporting group Momentum is believed to back the current Labour policy of a Brexit that protects jobs.