Labour backbenchers urge Jeremy Corbyn to back remaining in EEA

As poll finds slim majority wants vote on Brexit deal, MPs say EEA option should be on tablePro-Europe Labour backbenchers are fighting to keep the pressure on Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his opposition to membership of the European Economic Area, as new polling for the People’s Vote campaign confirms majority support for a vote on the Brexit deal.The poll, by Opinium, finds a small overall majority of 53% in favour of a vote on the deal, with 31% opposed.Continue reading...