European Union (Withdrawal) Act

Debate between Baroness Hayman of Ullock and Chris Green

Thursday 10th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Sue Hayman]

I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. A number of amendments have been tabled to the Agriculture Bill and we are looking at them closely. Her new clause is important, and we are taking a close look at it. It would be useful to have a conversation with her about it at a later date.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

The suggestion at the heart of what the hon. Lady is saying is that she has no confidence in the Labour party to champion the cause of the British people on workers’ rights or environmental standards. There should surely be a post-Brexit competition between Labour and the Conservatives on championing those causes, and any political party wanting to slash standards would be condemned by the British people. She should have more confidence in the Labour party.

[Sue Hayman]

I have absolutely no idea what the hon. Gentleman is talking about.