A Labour MP has explained why she will defy the party leadership over Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
Appearing on Channel 4 News, Rupa Huq said she “doesn’t want to be a part” of the consequences of voting to support the deal.
“It’s a relief that a deal has been done because obviously if you’re jumping out of a plane it’s better to have some sort of parachute.
“But every economic analysis has shown – from the Treasury’s own analysis to think tanks – has shown the economy will shrink.
“We’re going to suffer some almighty shocks.”
She continued: “I personally think this will be seriously economically damaging and I don’t want to be a part of that.
“I would rather the Conservatives own their deal”.
She joins a number of Labour politicians who have spoken out against Johnson’s “rotten” deal.
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