A pair of Conservative councillors from Greenwich are leading a Tory charge for a second vote on Brexit.

Councillor Matt Clare and Cllr Charlie Davis have backed an open letter from Tory councillors calling for the public to have another say on the split from the EU.

Those supporting the move for what’s been dubbed a people’s vote want another say at the end of the negotiating process – most with remain as an option.

Cllr Clare,Eltham South, who started the letter, said: “No one could have tried harder than the Prime Minister to respect the 52 per cent vote. However after two-and-a-half years of immense disruption to our country with no positive end in sight there has to be a reappraisal.

“It’s high time the British people gave their informed consent or formally called an end to Brexit so our country can return to its usual confident and vibrant self.”

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Cllr Clare’s initiative has so far been supported by more than 30 Conservative councillors and representatives.

Charlie Davis, who is a ward councillor for Eltham North, has also publicly called for another vote.

Following the PM’s deal being shot down last night, Cllr Davis said today: “No one can question the resolve and determination the Prime Minister has shown during this process.

“However, last night’s vote has shown there is no majority for her deal within Parliament.

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“It is vital that the Government now returns to the people to give them the final say on Britain’s future relationship with the EU.

“This decision will shape our country for generations to come and the informed consent of all voters is the only way to break this deadlock.”

Greenwich Council has already added its voice to the chorus of those calling for another vote, although local Conservatives are split on the issue.

In December, the authority passed a motion backing a people’s vote, with Labour councillor Ian Hawking saying at the time it was “the only democratic way forward”.

Last night Theresa May’s deal on leaving the EU was historically rejected by the House of Commons, and she faces a vote of no-confidence later today.

However, a second referendum continues to face opposition from both Conservatives and Labour, who would prefer an election.