Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has written to two of her constituents telling them she would vote for a second referendum on the Brexit deal.

This move is at odds with the Labour leadership, as the party has specifically ruled out the policy.

The MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington said: "I will argue for the right of the electorate to vote on any deal that is finally agreed."

After her remarks were revealed, she told The Guardian that they were "poorly worded."

She said her views were not at odds with Labour party policy: "There is no important story here, just a poorly worded standard letter that was sent out.

"There is no difference at all between my position and official Labour party policy."