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Wed 13th Feb 2019
EU Withdrawal
Lords Chamber

EU Withdrawal

Debate between Baroness Meyer and Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve
Wednesday 13th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Meyer Portrait Baroness Meyer
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Are noble Lords democrats? Did we have a vote? Did the majority of people vote to leave the European Union? We have to deliver. It is insulting of us, because we are privileged—

Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve Portrait Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve
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In a representative democracy, we do not instruct our representatives.

Baroness Meyer Portrait Baroness Meyer
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Of course. It is an honour to be here. However, first of all, we need to respect what our Prime Minister has said, as well as what the people have voted for.

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