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new dangers coming to light every day, we believe MPs should give the public the final say, which must include an option to remain in the EU.”
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, which has 35 MPs in Westminster, said the deal would have a “devastating impact” on jobs.
The Lib Dems, who have 12 MPs, want a second referendum and have vowed to vote down the deal, as have Plaid Cymru and the Green Party. Lib Dem leader Vince Cable said the resignations showed “the Government is imploding”, adding: “It makes it clear that they are pretty certain they aren’t going to get this deal through Parliament.
“No sane person would contemplate crashing out and the massive disruption it would cause. It needs to go back to the public to pass judgment, with an option to remain in the EU. It’s the sensible, democratic way of dealing with it.”