EU Customs Union and Draft Withdrawal Agreement: Cost Debate

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EU Customs Union and Draft Withdrawal Agreement: Cost

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Leaving the EU: Meaningful Vote
Monday 22nd October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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The Government have made an assessment that means it is imperative that we come out with a solution that is right for those employers in the hon. Lady’s constituency and gives the certainty that they need, because that is what her constituents will require.

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I think we can agree that any extension to the transition period will be costly—£15 billion, £16 billion or whatever it is—but the problem is that we will have no MEPs to represent us, no say and no influence on any legislation introduced during that period. Does my hon. Friend agree that there should be no taxation without representation?

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My right hon. Friend makes a factual point, and no doubt those conducting the negotiations will have that at the top of their mind.

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