John McDonnell has set out Labour’s view that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill is a case of ‘nothing has changed’.
Speaking to journalists, the shadow chancellor made clear that Theresa May’s expected offer of a temporary customs union until 2022 fell far short of the demand for a permanent and comprehensive customs union.
Asked if Labour would back the bill on that basis, Mr McDonnell said: “No, we have said that before.”
He also dismissed suggestions that a significant number of Labour MPs could be tempted by new commitments on workers’ rights and environmental protections.
On the basis of six weeks of cross-party talks, any such commitments were “not comprehensive enough” and with no “lock” against attempts by a future Conservative leader to weaken them.
Mr McDonnell also dismissed government hints that second referendum supporters could amend the bill to add a public vote at a later stage, pointing out MPs “can do that anyway” on any legislation.
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