Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell supports another election if there is no Brexit deal instead of another referendum
He said he doesn't want another referendum in case there is a revival of Ukip
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said he believes a second General Election would be better than a referendum if a Brexit agreement cannot be reached.
The Labour MP voiced his preference in the event a deal is not agreed and approved before the UK leaves the European Union.
Speaking at Open Labour’s annual conference in London he added he wanted to avoid a Ukip resurgence or a rise of xenophobia that marred the 2016 vote.
Mr McDonnell said: “I have said time and time again we don’t want to rule out any form of democratic engagement.
“My view: I would rather have a general election.”
The Harlington and Hayes MP added that he think the final outcome will be a compromise that brings everyone together, despite the strong emotions on both sides.
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