Labour leader says he will neither campaign for Leave nor Remain
Labour party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has formally adopted a “neutral” stance in the event of a possible second Brexit referendum.
Speaking yesterday on the BBC Question Time leaders’ special, the Labour leader described his position as a “sign of strength” and “maturity”.
In a controversial development, Corbyn said that he would not campaign for Leave, or Remain, if Labour won next month’s general election.
He was immediately attacked by other party leaders (also attending the Question Time programme) for his neutral position.
Tory party leader, and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson questioned how Corbyn could be “indifferent” on “such a vital issue”.
Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader, Jo Swinson, described Corbyn’s position as “astonishing” and accused the Labour leader of an “absence of leadership”.
“This is the biggest issue facing our country for generations and he is just saying he is not interested in telling people what he thinks”, Swinson quipped.
The Labour leader’s formal declaration of “neutrality” on Brexit has elicited strong reactions across the political spectrum.
The BBC’s political correspondent, Iain Watson, described it as a “marked shift” in Corbyn’s position on Brexit.
The BBC Question Time leader’s special was attended by Corbyn, Johnson, Swinson and Scottish National Party leader, Nicola Sturgeon.
The four party leaders all faced 30 minutes of questions on the special programme, which was hosted by veteran BBC journalist and presenter, Fiona Bruce.
The event was held in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
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