British PM Theresa May Says Opposition to a Second Brexit Referendum Has Not Changed

“My position on a second referendum, the government’s position, has not changed', said May.

Kylie MacLellan

“My position on a second referendum, the government’s position, has not changed', said May.

british pm theresa may says opposition to a second brexit referendum has not changed

British PM Theresa May. Credit: Reuters

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that her opposition to holding a second Brexit referendum had not changed, but she expected some lawmakers may try to push for one during the process of ratifying her EU exit deal.

The Daily Telegraph reported earlier this week that May was considering offering lawmakers a vote on whether to hold a confirmatory public vote on her Brexit deal in a bid to break the deadlock in talks with the opposition Labour Party.

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Asked by a lawmaker whether this had been offered during talks with the Labour Party, May said: “My position on a second referendum, the government’s position, has not changed.”

“When we come to a deal, we will have to ensure that the legislation goes through this House. Of course, it may be that there are those in this House that wish to press that issue as the legislation goes through.”

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