Prime Minister's Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Prime Minister's Update

Angela Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 25th September 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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As I have said several times, the court did not impugn in any way the Government’s motives. It is open to test what the hon. Gentleman says in a general election, if he wants.

Angela Smith Portrait Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (LD)
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In the event that the provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 are triggered because of a failure to bring a deal back to the House, will the Prime Minister commit to obeying not only the letter of that law, but its spirit as well?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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We need to get on and deliver a deal. In any event, we will obey the law and we will not extend.