Tom Watson has emerged as one of the most vocal supporters of a second Brexit referendum despite his party refusing to adopt a new vote as official policy. The Labour Party has been tiptoeing around plans for a new vote, with members alternatively warning about the risks of either agreeing to a new vote or not agreeing to one. But while appearing on ITV Peston to make the case for a fresh vote on the final deal struck with the European Union, Mr Watson had viewers mocking him on social media: "I’m loving the interview with Tom Watson. He’s a walking advert for leaving Labour and joining the Brexit party. Good god, how can anyone watching politics and polls at the moment get it so wrong?"
Another Twitter user wrote: "I like Tom Watson. He is totally out of touch with millions of northern Labour voters. Labour is losing touch with their northern leave base and pandering to the London centric view. Labour is at war and voters will go to the Brexit party."
A third social media user blasted Mr Watson for his allegedly "undemocratic" behaviour: "Undemocratic Watson, he should resign not being prepared to implement the 2016 LEAVE yes LEAVE vote."
The Labour Party has showcased uncertainty on their Brexit strategy, with key figures in the opposition either promoting plans for a new referendum or committing to deliver Britain out of the European Union.
Presenter Robert Peston also suggested Labour may see voters turn their back on them to back a potential hard Brexit alliance between Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.
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Brexit news: Peston warned Watson voters could back a hard Brexit alliance (Image: ITV )
Mr Peston said: "There is a scenario some of your colleagues
