Corbyn cautions against public vote on Johnson's Brexit deal

Labour leader says he would prefer to fight election before any second referendum is held

Jeremy Corbyn has poured cold water on the idea that Labour could support a bid to attach a referendum to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal at next Saturday's emergency sitting of parliament.

The prime minister is expected to convene the House of Commons for a rare Saturday session, either to ask for support for his Brexit deal, if he succeeds in striking one at this week's European council - or to request that MPs back a no-deal exit at the end of this month.