The second referendum is off (for now): Remainer MPs DROP attempt to force through a ‘People’s Vote’ and blame Corbyn for killing their chances of winning

Remainer MPs today dropped their bid to force a parliamentary vote demanding a second referendum – admitting they do not have enough support to back it.

The gang of Labour and Tory MPs who were backing a so-called People’s Vote blasted Jeremy Corbyn for killing off their chances of winning.

Tory MP Dr Sarah Wollaston had planned to table the ‘doctor’s amendment’ to next Tuesday’s crunch Brexit motion to demand a second referendum.

But stood outside Parliament this morning flanked by pro-EU Labour MPs Luciana Berger and Chuka Umunna, she announced a U-turn.

The shock moves comes after a massive row among Remainer MPs over when to finally show their hand a call a Commons vote on another referendum.

Although Tony Blair – an arch Remainer – today said there is a more than 50 per cent chance that another referendum could be held.

Speaking at a hastily arranged press conference on the steps of the Palace of Westminster, Dr Wollaston said: ‘It is with great regret we will not be laying that amendment, because at this stage and until we have the leader of the Opposition’s backing, it would not pass.’

Ms Berger blasted her party leader for refusing to back another referendum – and accused him of ignoring the overwhelming wishes of his own members. 

She said: ‘As things stand we have just 30 sitting days of parliament until we are due to exit the European Union.  

‘There is no consensus across the House of Commons, and there is an urgent need for leadership.

‘We have seen he worst parliamentary  defeat of any government, but the Prime Minister insists on pursuing a dud deal which cannot command the majority support of MPs in the House of Commons.’

Lashing Mr Corbyn, she said: ‘Regrettably, the Labour leadership won’t commit to an achievable policy, and yet we know that the majority of Labour voters, supporters and members, want a final say on any Brexit deal.

‘And yet, at a time when Labour should be championing a Peoples’ Vote, the leadership avoids answering that call.

‘Because the Labour leadership and frontbench won’t back a People’s Vote, there will not be a vote on a cross-party People’s Vote amendment next week.

‘This is not good enough. Labour should be clearly setting out a different course – not facilitating a jobs destroying Brexit.’

MPs are gearing up to vote on a series of crucial amendments on Brexit in a crunch Commons showdown next Tuesday.

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