Article 50

Debate between Emma Lewell-Buck and David Davis

Monday 7th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields) (Lab)]

I would be the first to admit that I am no legal expert, but throughout campaigning on the EU referendum I was clear with my constituents that Parliament would very likely have a vote on these matters. Have the Government been disingenuous with the public from day one, or are they completely unsure of the existing constitutional law of the country they govern?

[Mr Davis]

If I remember correctly, every single one of the hon. Lady’s constituents received a document from the Government telling them that it was their decision and the Government would carry it out.