Calls for a second Brexit referendum would not be supported in parliament, according to a survey of MPs which shows just 219, short of the necessary majority of 318, in favour of the second vote already backed by the Labour Party. Meanwhile 245 say they oppose the idea, 15 say they are sceptical and 94 would have to follow the government’s line. The poll also found that only one third of those who voted Leave last year want another referendum, while more than half (56 per cent) said it was “very important” or “somewhat import@@
Calls for a second Brexit referendum would not be supported in parliament, according to a survey of MPs which shows just 219, short of the necessary majority of 318, in favour of the second vote already backed by the Labour Party. Meanwhile 245 say they oppose the idea, 15 say they are sceptical and 94 would have to follow the government’s line. Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out suggesting a second referendum as it would deepen “ugly” divisions in the country.