Liberal Democrats will not support Labour in future no-confidence

The Liberal Democrats have said they will not support Labour in future no-confidence votes unless the party backs a second referendum, making it almost impossible that the party could force a general election.

Lib Dem leader, Vince Cable, said he did not want to be party to confidence votes that had little chance of success if the aim was to delay Labour endorsing a public vote. He suggested that other parties may take a similar view.

Cable said: “Since he appears to be determined to play party political games rather than acting on the wishes of his own members and MPs, he will no longer be able to rely on our support for further no-confidence motions.

“I believe other parties are taking the same view. It’s time Mr Corbyn got off the fence and made his position plain.”