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Keir Starmer is facing a high-profile rebellion against Labour’s Brexit position on the eve of the vote in parliament, as prominent MPs including John McDonnell and Clive Lewis accused him of “falling into the trap of rallying around this rotten deal”.
Labour is likely to contain a major rebellion of frontbench MPs but an increasing number of prominent supporters are urging Starmer to change course. Backbenchers have also raised concerns on private WhatsApp groups that Labour’s endorsement for the deal has been given without the legislation being published.
Tory Brexiters who are studying the trade deal will deliver their verdict on Tuesday afternoon.
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Michael Gove claims Brexit trade deal will leave UK fishermen in a stronger position but industry chiefs blast they will be absolutely worse off as Keir Starmer faces a Labour revolt over backing the accord and EU ambassadors begin approval process
MPs will vote on Boris Johnson s Brexit trade deal with the EU on Wednesday
Tory Brexiteers yet to give official verdict on deal but most expected to back it
Keir Starmer has ordered Labour MPs to vote for it but he is facing a rebellion
Michael Gove today defended the deal after a backlash from fishing industry