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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Anneliese Dodds Excerpts
Monday 17th December 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend for that, and I thank him for pointing out that, having listened to the House, it is right that I am able to have time to argue that case with the European Union and seek those further assurances that would give confidence to not only him but other Members.

Anneliese Dodds Portrait Anneliese Dodds (Oxford East) (Lab/Co-op)
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Is the Prime Minister aware of the damage being caused to manufacturing—particularly automotive—by her failure to rule out no deal?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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The manufacturing industry welcomed the fact that we have negotiated a deal and welcomed the trade arrangements that we have negotiated for the future partnership. I want to be able to deliver on that for them.