30 rebels who ‘want a new referendum’
A BAND of more than 30 Remain-supporting Tory MPs are forming a movement to bring about a second referendum.
Organisers say the group will vote down whatever Brexit deal Theresa May secures from the European Union.
But the ultimate goal will be to hold another referendum on Brexit.
The group is a rival for the Brexit-backing European Research Group led by Jacob Rees-Mogg. Those involved have not yet agreed a name, but one joked it could be the ‘Patriots’ – to rile members of the Eurosceptic group.
The final number of Tory rebels is likely to depend on the outcome of the negotiations, but organisers say the current figure is at least 30.
Possible leaders in the frame include former education secretary Justine Greening who was the first MP to declare for another referendum.
The group is planning to agree a name and organise a whipping operation by the end of the month – in time to organise for the parliamentary vote on the final Brexit terms.