MPs blast PM’s deal and issue referendum demand

CARDIFF’S MPs last night blasted Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal – and challenged him to put it to the people in a confirmatory referendum.

Anna McMorrin, who represents Cardiff North, warned a “hard” Brexit would be bad for Wales.

She added: “Johnson’s deal is the hardest, most damaging Brexit possible and this will damage the livelihoods, the jobs and the communities of people living in Llandaff North and all over Wales. I will not be voting to damage my constituents livelihoods.

“At the moment, the DUP are saying no so Boris Johnson needs the numbers to get his deal through. I strongly feel he will only get the numbers if he agrees to add in the condition that he will put this back to the people, with another referendum.”

Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens said: “The best deal for this country is the deal we already have as a member of the European Union. If Johnson really does think this is a ‘great’ deal, then he should put it to the public in a referendum.”

Cardiff South and Penarth MP Stephen Doughty described it as a “clear attempted to bounce a bad deal for Britain on Parliament”, and described it as “the hardest of Trump-facilitating Brexits”.

And Cardiff West MP Kevin Brennan said: “If Boris is so confident that he has secured a “great new deal” he should bring forward measures for a confirmatory referendum so the public can be the ones who decided whether it really is a good deal or if we’re better off remaining in the European Union.”

But the move was welcomed by local Tory politicians.

Vale of Glamorgan MP and Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said he hoped all MPs “will get behind this deal”, adding: “The Prime Minister has negotiated a good deal that enables us to respect the result of the referendum and take back control of our laws, trade, borders and money without disruption.

“This deal allows the democratic vote in Wales to be delivered so we can move forward and prioritise our domestic agenda.”