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The move, backed by MPs from the major political parties, is being spearheaded by the Conservative backbencher, Sarah Wollaston, and claims to have the backing of more than 100 MPs.
According to the Observer, if passed, the motion will make clear the prime minister's deal will be dependent on a public vote taking place beforehand.
Those backing the call are MPs who have worked in the NHS and claim leaving the EU will have a negative impact on "health, science and the economy in ways that will touch all of our lives".
Ms Wollaston told the newspaper that without a fresh public vote there is "no informed consent" to Brexit, adding: "The consequences will last for generations.
"Valid consent requires the government to set out the final version of Brexit and allow people to weigh up the risks and benefits.
"As a group of four current and former clinicians we feel that the principle of informed consent is as important when it comes to Brexit as it to patients when weighing up the pros and cons of surgery.
"People must have the right to look at the final plans, the evidence about consequences and have the opportunity to change their mind."
But the MPs believe they will only succeed in their effort if Jeremy Corbyn whips his party to vote for the measure when the prime minister seeks a vote on any deal she returns from Brussels with. [...]
Full article on The Independent