Watch: Ken Clarke defies Tories in unflinching attack on Brexit
Ken Clarke speaks in the House of Commons, London during the second reading debate on the EU (Notification on Withdrawal) Bill. - Credit: PA Wire/PA Images
Europhile Ken Clarke delivered a passionate speech against Brexit in the House of Commons Article 50 debate
MPs have defeated an SNP-wrecking amendment that would have stopped Theresa May triggering formal Brexit talks, by 336 votes to 100, in the House of Commons, London. - Credit: PA Wire/PA Images
Speaking on Tuesday in the House of Commons, Ken Clarke branded the Conservative party as 'anti immigrant' and stated: 'No sensible countries have referendums – the United States and Germany don't.'
Watch Ken Clarke's Brexit Speech in full below:
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