Brexit: Triggering Article 50

Debate between Lord Campbell of Pittenweem and Lord Taylor of Holbeach

Wednesday 29th March 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

We did say that we would try to do this in order. It is the Lib Dems’ turn, and then perhaps we will hear from the Cross Benches.

[Lord Campbell of Pittenweem]

My Lords, it is axiomatic that Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union will weaken it. Is it not all the more curious, therefore, for the Prime Minister to be extolling the virtues of European values at the same time as undermining the very institution that embodies them?

Brexit: Article 50

Debate between Lord Campbell of Pittenweem and Lord Taylor of Holbeach

Monday 7th November 2016 Lords Chamber

[Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (LD)]

My Lords—

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)]

My Lords, we have not heard from the Lib Dem Benches.

[Lord Campbell of Pittenweem]

My Lords, we all believe in the freedom of the press and in the independence of the judiciary. But I doubt very much whether there is a single one of your Lordships who does not believe in the supremacy and sovereignty of Parliament. The decision made by the High Court judges underlines and ensures the application of that doctrine. Why, in the four corners of this Statement, is there no reference to the sovereignty of Parliament?