Leaving the European Union Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Leaving the European Union

Janet Daby Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd May 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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For those in Scotland who want us to leave the EU with a deal that is good for the whole United Kingdom, including Scotland, there is only one party to vote for, and that is the Conservatives, and for those in Scotland who want Scotland to remain part of what is, economically and in other ways, its most important union—the United Kingdom—there is only one party to vote for, and that is the Conservatives.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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The Prime Minister states that those of us seeking a public vote should support her withdrawal agreement and make our case to Parliament on Second Reading, but we have already and repeatedly made our case in the Chamber for a public confirmatory vote. If the Prime Minister wishes to be bold with her new offer, she must allow the public a voice on her deal, which would be democratic. Does she agree?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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I think I answered that question earlier. I refer the hon. Lady to that answer.