He said the party had no problem coming to the Commons on December 2h if need be – and “missing the turkey”.
Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom today insisted Parliament would break up as planned on December 20 for the festive break – before coming back on January 7.
Europhile Lib Dem Tom Brake immediately wrote to her to demand a rethink.
The second referendum campaigner stormed: “At a time of so much uncertainty caused by this Brexit mess, it is an insult to the British people that Theresa May is happy for MPs to go on holiday without voting on the biggest issue in generations.”
Speaking from Brussels, Vince Cable told The Sun: “I know it’s not going to be very popular in the lobby but this is a matter of national interest.
“We need to come to a resolution on this. I think sitting on Christmas Day is very unlikely but if need be we will do our duty – and miss the turkey.”
Theresa May outraged opposition MPs on Monday by scrapping plans for a "Meaningful Vote" on her Brexit deal – because she faced a thumping defeat.
The PM has indicated it will come back before the House by January 21.
Labour’s Luciana Berger – another supporter of a second referendum – also demanded the Government rethinks the Christmas break.
Speaking in the Commons she said: “My constituents and the country are crying out for certainty.
“Will the leader of the House commit to amend our recess time and have the House sit before Christmas and/or from 2 January, if necessary, so that we can rule out a reckless a no-deal Brexit?
“We urgently need to stop the contingency plan for our NHS, other public services and businesses right across the country from being triggered, because it will cost our country millions of pounds.”
Earlier this year the Lib Dems were accused of plotting a "tax on Christmas" after mooting plans for a 45 per cent levy on presents to tackle inequality.
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