Brexit: John McDonnell says Labour must focus on defeating May’s deal

By Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

Shadow chancellor thinks priority should not be seeking a second referendum

John McDonnell has said Labour must focus on defeating Theresa May’s EU deal and delaying Brexit to secure a better agreement, rather than trying to secure a second referendum this week.

The shadow chancellor said it was no longer the right time to seek a parliamentary vote on a second referendum on Tuesday, as the priority should be stopping May’s Brexit deal from passing.

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