At PLP tonight, @RachelReevesMP talked about poss vote on a govt Brexit deal. "Keir and I will read the deal. We are not being bounced into this decision." But gave strong hint Labour likely to back the deal rather than abstain and defo won't vote against.
She led a discussion on how a Brexit deal, even if inadequate, could provide a platform for building on later. Voting for it would also show Labour listening to voters Keir Starmer has promised to listen to after last exln defeat, and that party is ready to move on.
Strong support from PLP inc Hilary Benn, Liam Byrne; Harriet Harman, Sarah Owen, Yvette Cooper.
Feeling was that voting for a deal does not hold Lab back from criticising the government.
Lab MPs agreed that Tory Brexit deal likely to be bad for jobs and business but a no deal would be worse.
Lab MPs agreed that Tory Brexit deal likely to be bad for jobs and business but a no deal would be worse.
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