Corbyn defends his pledge to stay neutral in second referendum
Labour leader says stance towards potential Brexit poll is sign of ‘strength and maturity’
Jeremy Corbyn has defended his pledge to stay “neutral” in the event of a second Brexit referendum after his position was criticised as indecisive.
The Labour leader revealed during a Question Time leaders’ special on Friday that he would not back either side, putting him at odds with senior party figures including John McDonnell, Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry, who have all said they would back remain.