United Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European Union

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Jim McMahon
Friday 29th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jim McMahon Portrait Jim McMahon
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It is entirely conceivable that the motion could be voted through today, but then when we are required to bring forward the meaningful vote, the exact same legislation could be voted down. What type of constitutional crisis would that create?

Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is promoting uncertainty rather than providing certainty.