John McDonnell expects Labour MPs to hold firm on Brexit deal
by Peter Walker Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#4SSKV)
Votes of opposition could be crucial when parliament sits on Saturday to discuss PM's plan
John McDonnell has played down speculation that any more than a handful of Labour MPs could vote for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal on Saturday, saying he was hoping to persuade his colleagues to hold firm.
Several have already said they will back the plan. McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, said there would be "consequences" for any who did, but did not specify whether this could include losing the party whip.
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