Labour leader would negotiate new deal with EU, which would be put to a public vote alongside remain
Jeremy Corbyn would take a “neutral stance” in a future Brexit referendum, he has announced, after facing mounting pressure in recent days to pick a side.
Appearing in a special BBC Question Time programme, in which Boris Johnson was attacked over racism and Jo Swinson found herself on the back foot over Brexit, Corbyn confirmed for the first time he would not campaign either for leave or remain.
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Swinson faced sustained criticism over her record in the coalition and the Liberal Democrats’ revoke article 50 policy.
Johnson was challenged over his trustworthiness, accused of fomenting racism and questioned over an unpublished report on Russian interference.
Corbyn was confronted over antisemitism and his sweeping renationalisation plans.
The Scottish National party leader, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed she could support a Corbyn government in exchange for a Scottish independence referendum.
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