Vince Cable says,’ PM’s authority is in tatters… we do not want a ‘friendless deal’.

Responding to the large Government defeat in the House of Commons on the meaningful vote, Liberal Democrat Leader Vince Cable said:

“The Prime Minister’s authority is in tatters while Brexit as a project is also in tatters.

“We now need to move quickly to extend Article 50 and for the Commons to consider legislation for a People’s Vote, just as the Liberal Democrats have argued for over two years.

“Public opinion now looks to be firmly behind remaining in the EU rather than accepting this friendless deal.”