Keir Starmer warned not to insist Labour MPs vote for Brexit deal

Leader faces resignations from his front bench in a dangerous moment' for his authority

Keir Starmer, the Labour party leader, faces the threat of resignations from his frontbench team should he order MPs to vote in favour of a Brexit deal agreed by the government.

Labour sources said that there were shadow ministers willing to step down if ordered to vote for the deal that could be agreed this week, with one describing it as a dangerous moment" for the Starmer's authority.