Labour frontbencher calls for a second vote

LABOUR faces a fresh row over its Brexit policy after a frontbencher took part in a rally calling for a second referendum.

Shadow sports minister Rosena Allin-khan said it was “time to take the Brexit decision back to the people”.

She was rebuked by leader Jeremy Corbyn, who said he would prefer Labour MPS to be “concentrating solely” on defeating Theresa May’s Brexit plan tomorrow.

He said he would be discussing the situation with Ms Allin-khan.

Labour’s official policy is to call for a general election and, if that does not happen, to then keep all options open, including the possibility of a second referendum.

Tooting MP Ms Allin-khan joined a cross-party line-up at the rally, organised by People’s Vote and Best for Britain.

Ms Allin-khan said: “The promises made in 2016 are so far removed from the reality of the 585-page Withdrawal Agreement that it’s time to take the Brexit decision back to the people.”

But she was careful to say the vote should only take place if there was not a general election. “When this deal is voted down by Parliament, I want us to call for a general election the very next day and if that is rejected then we need a people’s vote.”

Mr Corbyn said: “She’s entitled to her point of view.”

Asked if she could remain on the frontbench he said: “I’ll have a discussion with her.”