Ken Clarke vows to FIGHT BREXIT: Outrage as top Tory insists referendum 'not binding'
TOP Tory Ken Clarke has sparked fury after vowing to fight against Brexit – insisting June’s historic referendum is "not binding".
Former Chancellor Ken Clarke has urged politicians to help block Brexit
The shameless former Chancellor urged pro-Brussels politicians to vote against any move to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
He said: "I think that MPs should vote according to their judgment of the national interest and the interest of their constituents."
Despite his brazen comments, Theresa May has repeatedly said "Brexit means Brexit" and that MPs will not be given a vote on the issue.
In a letter to constituents, Mr Clarke vowed to help "contribute to mitigating the disaster" that quitting the EU "might otherwise cause".
The Europhile accused Leave campaigners of having no "clear idea" of the likely impact on Britain's economy and trade deals post-Brexit.
And he attacked MPs who “paid lip service to the supposedly democratic nature” of the referendum, in which 33.5million Britons voted.
The top Tory claimed quitting the EU would be a 'disaster' for the UK
His comments will infuriate the 17.4 million people who voted to leave
Perhaps Mr Clarke should think about stepping down
In response, Ukip leadership candidate Bill Etheridge branded the Tory grandee a "dinosaur" who "despises this country".
The outspoken MEP told Express.co.uk: "If a referendum was held again, we would have an even stronger vote to leave.
"Perhaps Mr Clarke should think about stepping down from representing the people if he doesn't rate their opinion?"
Theresa May has insisted MPs will not be allowed to vote on Brexit
And Eurosceptic Tory MP Andrew Bridgen branded Mr Clarke's views "disappointing" but insisted he has the "highest respect" for him.
He said: "There is no need for a parliamentary vote. We've all had a vote. I had a vote and Ken had a vote.
"And I am disappointed in those who think some people’s votes are worth more than others."