Tom Watson throws down Brexit gauntlet to Corbyn and demands Labour back Remain

Speaking to the Centre for European Reform think-tank, Mr Watson will say: “Pro-European is who we are and who we have always been.

 “Our members are Remain, our values are Remain, our hearts are Remain.

“The only way to break the political deadlock is to bring the public back into this decision - and we must argue strongly to Remain.

“Our future doesn’t need to be Brexit - we can change our future.

“We can put Britain back at the heart of Europe again, we can be proud of leading the fight for a fairer and stronger future, together.

“But we can only achieve this future if Labour fights for it and champions it. It’s time we do that.”