Labour MP, Diane Abbott, is facing increasing pressure from the Lib Dems to vote against triggering Article 50.
The Hackney MP represents Hackney North and Stoke Newington, who had the highest proportion of Remain voters in the Brexit vote, than any other London area. 78% voted remain and wanted to stay in the European Union.
This follows Jeremy Corbyns edict not to block the move. It leaves Abbott in a tricky and uncomfortable position after indicating she will not block the divorce between Britain and the EU during her interview earlier this month on BBC Sunday Politics with Andrew Neil.
She has been criticised for only voting for the measure to amend the government legislation, to keep her position secure within the shadow cabinet, showing her “shameful” negligence towards her constituency’s views.
Theresa May had planned to trigger Article 50 by the end of March this year, which would see the start of the separation between Britain and the EU. However, the ruling by the Supreme Court has currently stalled the process that granted Parliament permission to have its say as to when and how the Lisbon Treaty is activated.
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Labour MP, Diane Abbott, is facing increasing pressure from the Lib Dems to vote against triggering Article 50.
The Hackney MP represents Hackney North and Stoke Newington, who had the highest proportion of Remain voters in the Brexit vote, than any other London area. 78% voted remain and wanted to stay in the European Union.
This follows Jeremy Corbyns edict not to block the move. It leaves Abbott in a tricky and uncomfortable position after indicating she will not block the divorce between Britain and the EU during her interview earlier this month on BBC Sunday Politics with Andrew Neil.
She has been criticised for only voting for the measure to amend the government legislation, to keep her position secure within the shadow cabinet, showing her “shameful” negligence towards her constituency’s views.
Theresa May had planned to trigger Article 50 by the end of March this year, which would see the start of the separation between Britain and the EU. However, the ruling by the Supreme Court has currently stalled the process that granted Parliament permission to have its say as to when and how the Lisbon Treaty is activated.
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