Theresa May slams Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit boycott by recalling his demand for ‘dialogue’ with terror group Hamas
THERESA MAY shamed Jeremy Corbyn over his Brexit boycott by recalling his demand for “dialogue” with dictators and terror groups.
In a letter to the Labour leader, she slammed his refusal to join cross party talks to find a way through the Brexit deadlock.
And she wrote: “You have always believed in the importance of dialogue in politics.”
Just hours earlier the Labour leader demanded Labour MPs refuse to enter any talks with the PM or Ministers unless the Government first removes the threat of a No Deal.
But just last year the Labour leader called for “dialogue” with President Assad after he was accused of gassing his own citizens.
Labour separately urged MPs not to push for Hezbollah to be banned in Britain because it could be a move “against dialogue and meaningful peace negotiations”.
Jeremy Corbyn has also repeatedly defended his meetings with Sinn Fein during the 1980s and 1990s by saying “there had to be dialogue”.
Challenged over his controversial decision to take part in a wreath laying ceremony in relation to the Munich Olympic terrorists, the Labour leader said: “The only way you pursue peace is by a cycle of dialogue.”
How will this all end? Brexit outcomes explained
GOING SOFT
A cross-party group of MPs are frantically pushing an alternative Soft Brexit plan which could replace Mrs May's deal.
It would be welcomed by big business - but Brexit voters would be unhappy because it would mean Britain accepting open borders, and following European rules without a say.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
HARD AS NAILS
Most of the Tory Brexiteers who oppose the PM's deal want her to return to Brussels and strike a tougher line.
But Eurocrats currently insist it's impossible to re-open negotiations.
HOW LIKELY? 2/5
REFERENDUM RE-RUN
Dozens of MPs are hell-bent on forcing Mrs May to hold a second referendum so Britain can stay in the EU.
Yet without the support of the Government it's unlikely the second vote could become a reality.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
DEAL OR NO DEAL?
If Mrs May cannot pass a deal, the legal default is that we will leave the EU without a deal on March 29.
Despite the legal position, the majority of MPs insist they will take any measure necessary to rule out No Deal.
HOW LIKELY? 4/5
MAY TRIUMPHS - EVENTUALLY
Cabinet ministers remain adamant that a version of Theresa May's plan will eventually pass the Commons, even after losing last night.
They believe sceptical MPs will lose their nerve as Brexit Day approaches - terrified of either No Deal or a second referendum.
HOW LIKELY? 3/5
MOST READ IN BREXIT
Labour veterans Hilary Benn, Yvette Cooper and Stephen Kinnock all met de-facto deputy PM David Lidington and other officials for talks. Mr Kinnock said that while he had received Mr Corbyn’s demand to stay away he felt it was better to tell the Government what he wanted “face to face”.
The MP – who backs a Norway style Brexit - said: “I just believe you have to have one go at sitting down at the table and looking them in the eye – we have to get round the table and find a way through this.”
Last night Mr Corbyn was facing a walkout by up to 12 junior shadow ministers if Labour backs a new referendum. .
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