King of fudge Jeremy Corbyn under fire as he STILL can’t decide whether or not to back second Brexit referendum
Labour have floated the possibility of backing a second referendum but won't commit to the policy
JEREMY Corbyn is today under fire for his shambolic Brexit policy as he refuses to explain whether or not he'll back a second referendum.
Labour has tabled a motion which could see the party supporting a so-called "people's vote".
But the party's muddle continued today when one of Mrs Corbyn's top allies insisted the amendment DOESN'T mean Labour is now keen to cancel Brexit.
Critics have ridiculed the leftie leader for "playing politics" and refusing to take a position on Britain's biggest issue.
Labour's official policy is to seek a General Election and reopen Brexit talks with Brussels.
If that fails, the party says "all options" should be explored, including a second referendum.
The Commons amendment tabled by the party last night suggests ministers "legislating to hold a public vote on a deal".
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But Shadow Brexit Secretary Rebecca Long Bailey said today: "The amendment is very specifically worded to allow for the debate of the options.
"It is not stating that the party supports a second referendum in any way and indeed if it was passed, the amendment, and it went to a vote on the specific issues, then that would be a decision for the party to take at the time."
Mr Corbyn has been accused of being deliberately vague to avoid alienating MPs and voters on either side of the debate.
Jeremy Hunt today blasted: "To play politics in a hung Parliament is a total betrayal of ordinary voters."
He added: "Their objective is not to have a deal but to have a crisis, and what a betrayal of ordinary families that is."
Lib Dem deputy leader Jo Swinson said: "The Labour leadership has been riding both horses for far too long.
"They can either make Brexit happen or Labour can stop Brexit. The time for decision is upon us."
Labour Remainers suggested Mr Corbyn was on the path towards backing a second referendum.
How will this all end? Brexit outcomes explained
GOING SOFT
A cross-party group of MPs are frantically pushing an alternative Soft Brexit plan which could replace Mrs May's deal.
It would be welcomed by big business - but Brexit voters would be unhappy because it would mean Britain accepting open borders, and following European rules without a say.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
HARD AS NAILS
Most of the Tory Brexiteers who oppose the PM's deal want her to return to Brussels and strike a tougher line.
But Eurocrats currently insist it's impossible to re-open negotiations.
HOW LIKELY? 2/5
REFERENDUM RE-RUN
Dozens of MPs are hell-bent on forcing Mrs May to hold a second referendum so Britain can stay in the EU.
Yet without the support of the Government it's unlikely the second vote could become a reality.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
DEAL OR NO DEAL?
If Mrs May cannot pass a deal, the legal default is that we will leave the EU without a deal on March 29.
Despite the legal position, the majority of MPs insist they will take any measure necessary to rule out No Deal.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
MAY TRIUMPHS - EVENTUALLY
Cabinet ministers remain adamant that a version of Theresa May's plan will eventually pass the Commons, even after losing last week.
They believe sceptical MPs will lose their nerve as Brexit Day approaches - terrified of either No Deal or a second referendum.
HOW LIKELY? 4/5
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David Lammy said: "It is absolutely legitimate to work through the options - and the amendment sets out those options - before you arrive at the place on a people's vote."
But in a sign of the splits in the party, shadow minister Melanie Onn insisted she'd quit if the leadership ended up opposing Brexit.
The party's manifesto last year stated that Labour respected the result of the 2016 referendum and wanted Britain to leave the EU.
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