The Liberal Democrats have today confirmed they will support an amendment in the House of Lords to ensure Parliament is given a ‘meaningful vote’ on Brexit.

The statement comes following reports that Tory remain rebels have rejected Theresa May’s attempt at a compromise over the ‘meaningful vote’.

Speaking ahead of the EU Withdrawal Bill returning to the House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Leader in the Lords Dick Newby said: 

“Theresa May’s plans are nothing if not breathtaking in their arrogance and deceit.

“Having reneged on a promise made to her own colleagues, it is clear she cannot be trusted. The Government’s current proposal would neuter Parliament if the Government failed to reach a Brexit deal. This is simply unacceptable.

“Parliament must be given a meaningful vote on all possible outcomes of Brexit, and this must be guaranteed in writing, in the Withdrawal Bill.

“The Conservatives are making a complete mess of Brexit. They are gambling with the country’s future purely in an attempt to patch over divisions in the Tory Party.

“At some point there will be a reckoning: either with a cobbled-together Brexit deal or if the negotiations fail. At that point, Parliament must be able to decide amongst all the options – including giving the people a final say on our future relationship with Europe.”