London (CNN) British lawmakers erupted in fury on Wednesday after opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn was accused by Conservatives of calling Theresa May a "stupid woman," amid continuing political deadlock on Brexit.

The Labour leader appeared to mouth an insult after the Prime Minister compared his calling of a symbolic no-confidence vote in her earlier this week to Christmas "pantomime."

"I know it's the Christmas season and the pantomime season. He's going to put a confidence vote, oh yes he is, oh no he isn't," May jeered.

"I've got some advice. Look behind you! They are not impressed and neither is the country."

Prime Minister Theresa May compared Corbyn calling of a symbolic no-confidence vote in her earlier this week to Christmas "pantomime."

Corbyn's reaction brought condemnation from lawmakers who urged him to either "apologize or clarify" as to what he had mouthed.

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