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Justine Greening has called for a second referendum, labelling the prime minister's Brexit deal a "fudge".Justine Greening has called for a second referendum, labelling the prime minister's Brexit deal a "fudge".
Writing in The Times, the former education secretary described Theresa May's proposals as "the worst of both worlds".Writing in The Times, the former education secretary described Theresa May's proposals as "the worst of both worlds".
The final decision should be given back to the people and out of "deadlocked politicians" hands, Ms Greening said.The final decision should be given back to the people and out of "deadlocked politicians" hands, Ms Greening said.
She states there are three options: the PM's deal, staying in the EU or a clean break from Europe with no deal.She states there are three options: the PM's deal, staying in the EU or a clean break from Europe with no deal.
Ms Greening, who resigned after the cabinet reshuffle in January, said the referendum should offer a first and second preference vote so that a consensus can be reached.Ms Greening, who resigned after the cabinet reshuffle in January, said the referendum should offer a first and second preference vote so that a consensus can be reached.
Lambasting the PM's Brexit blueprint, the MP for Putney writes: "We'll be dragging Remain voters out of the EU for a deal that means still complying with many EU rules, but now with no say on shaping them. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Ms Greening said the government's proposals were a "genuine clever attempt at a compromise that could work" but "suits no-one".
The MP for Putney said: "The reality is Parliament is now stalemated. Whatever the proposal on the table, there will be MPs who vote it down. But Britain needs to find a route forward."
Ms Greening, who supported Remain in the EU referendum, said there were other senior Conservatives who agreed with her stance, adding that people who supported Leave in the referendum would also feel the government's approach is "not what they voted for".
In her article in the Times, she lambasted the PM's Brexit blueprint, saying: "We'll be dragging Remain voters out of the EU for a deal that means still complying with many EU rules, but now with no say on shaping them.
"It's not what they want, and on top of that when they hear that Leave voters are unhappy, they ask, 'What's the point?'"It's not what they want, and on top of that when they hear that Leave voters are unhappy, they ask, 'What's the point?'
"For Leavers, this deal simply does not deliver the proper break from the European Union that they wanted.""For Leavers, this deal simply does not deliver the proper break from the European Union that they wanted."
Ms Greening, who grew up in Rotherham, where 68% people voted to leave the EU, said the parliamentary stalemate "risks a no-confidence vote and, worse, a Corbyn government, which would be disastrous for the economy".Ms Greening, who grew up in Rotherham, where 68% people voted to leave the EU, said the parliamentary stalemate "risks a no-confidence vote and, worse, a Corbyn government, which would be disastrous for the economy".
She had previously suggested a future generation of MPs will seek to "improve or undo" Brexit if it does not work for young people.
Mrs May has ruled out a second vote, as has Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.Mrs May has ruled out a second vote, as has Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed concern over leaving the EU if Parliament rejected a deal made by Mrs May's government.London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed concern over leaving the EU if Parliament rejected a deal made by Mrs May's government.
Speaking to Andrew Marr he said there would be two options, either a general election or "a referendum for people to have a say on what the government has done in relation to the European Union".Speaking to Andrew Marr he said there would be two options, either a general election or "a referendum for people to have a say on what the government has done in relation to the European Union".
Campaign group People's Vote is demanding a final vote on any UK exit deal. Cross-party supporters of the campaign group include Conservative MP Anna Soubry, Labour's Chuka Umunna, the Green Party's Caroline Lucas and Lib Dem MP Layla Moran.Campaign group People's Vote is demanding a final vote on any UK exit deal. Cross-party supporters of the campaign group include Conservative MP Anna Soubry, Labour's Chuka Umunna, the Green Party's Caroline Lucas and Lib Dem MP Layla Moran.
Ms Greening's comments come as Mrs May prepares to officially open the Farnborough International Airshow later.Ms Greening's comments come as Mrs May prepares to officially open the Farnborough International Airshow later.
The prime minister is expected to say her controversial proposals will safeguard millions of jobs in the aerospace industry.The prime minister is expected to say her controversial proposals will safeguard millions of jobs in the aerospace industry.
She will also announce £343m in additional research and development funding, including investment in new "cleaner and greener" electric aircraft technology.She will also announce £343m in additional research and development funding, including investment in new "cleaner and greener" electric aircraft technology.
"Today I want us to build on that, and ensure not only that we retain our prominence, but that in an increasingly competitive industry we make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead," she will say."Today I want us to build on that, and ensure not only that we retain our prominence, but that in an increasingly competitive industry we make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead," she will say.