British trade union leaders linked to the opposition Labour Party have agreed to...
FILE PHOTO: Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during a rally against U.S. President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn last month supported holding a second referendum on any Brexit deal, but some in his party want him to unequivocally back a second vote and to commit Labour to campaigning to remain in the European Union. Trade unions are Labour’s biggest financial backers and the decision will add to pressure on Corbyn, who has come under fire for trying to keep both “Leave” and “Remain” sides happy, to move the party to supporting remaining in the EU.
Asked about the union agreement, a Labour source said Corbyn had been working to unite the party and wider Labour movement around a common agreed position.
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