Corbyn could face string of resignations if he backs 'people's vote'

Some Labour supporters are raising pressure on Corbyn to support a second referendum.Jeremy Corbyn could face up to a dozen resignations from the Labour frontbench if the party backs a second referendum as a way out of the Brexit crisis.A string of junior shadow ministers have told the Guardian they are strongly opposed to the idea of a second referendum, which they fear would expose Labour to a vicious backlash in leave-voting constituencies.