Brexit news: "I would have absolutely advised tactical voting" (Image: GETTY ) Ms Allen claimed she wanted opponents of Brexit to vote Liberal Democrat outside London and south-east England. The politician said she was concerned about splitting the anti-Brexit vote. However she was overruled by other senior Change UK figures. Related articles Brexit Party supporters SPEAK OUT - ‘It’s for DEMOCRACY’ Alastair Campbell admits he may ABANDON Labour in EU election Speaking to Channel 4 news Ms Allen said: “Had it been left to me, I would have absolutely advised tactical voting. “Group members didn’t want to go that way, but it is something that still troubles me. Group members didn’t want to go that way, but it is something that still troubles me. “I have no doubt that the British public will look at the tactical voting websites out there and make their own decisions.” Asked whether she threatened to resign over the issue the former Tory MP replied: “Yes I did.” READ MORE: Alastair Campbell admits he may ABANDON Labour in EU election Brexit news: Change UK activists rally ahead of the European Elections (Image: GETTY ) The UK is taking part in European Parliament elections today, despite initially being scheduled to leave the bloc on March 29. Polls suggest the Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage, is likely to win. The Conservatives risk being pushed into fourth place, behind Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Ms Allen resigned from the Conservative Party, along with two other Tory MPs, to join Change UK on February 20. READ MORE: Brexit CHAOS - Iain Dale reveals MAJOR problem of Theresa May Related articles Brexit CHAOS: Iain Dale reveals MAJOR problem of Theresa May Dominic Grieve threatens to quit Tories to BLOCK no deal Brexit Brexit news: Brexit Party supporters rally ahead of the European elections (Image: GETTY ) The anti-Brexit party had been formed earlier that month by a breakaway group of Labour MPs. Yesterday Commons leader Andrea Leadsom resigned from the Cabinet, claiming she no longer trusts the Government to deliver Brexit. Announcing her resignation she commented: “I have always maintained that a second referendum would be dangerously divisive, and I do not support the Government willingly facilitating such a concession. “I no longer believe that our approach will deliver on the referendum result.”All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility