Calls for a second Brexit referendum would not be supported in parliament, according to a survey of MPs which shows 15, 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, just 219 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.
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.