Tony Blair suggested that a vote could be held in parliament, or in a second referendum, on a new EU deal RICHARD POHLE/THE TIMESTony Blair has suggested that the outcome of the EU referendum could be overturned, as he told Remain voters “we’re the insurgents now”. The former prime minister risked angering supporters of Brexit by suggesting today that a vote could be held in parliament, or in a second referendum, on the new deal Britain strikes with the rest of the European Union. Mr Blair insisted that it was right to “accept the verdict of the people” delivered on June 23, but claimed that public opinion could change once the “reality” of Brexit becomes clear. The issue is not whether we ignore the will of the people, but whether ... the ‘will’ of the people shiftsHe told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme:…

Source: The Times October 28, 2016 08:01 UTC