Withdrawal Agreement: Legal Position Debate

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Julian Lewis

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Withdrawal Agreement: Legal Position

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Monday 3rd December 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I only wish I had the influence that the hon. Lady believes I have. I did not advise the Chief Whip, and I do not suppose he would have taken the advice even if I had given it.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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I am about to attempt to achieve the ambition of a lifetime and get a one-word answer out of a lawyer. Is it possible that the UK could find itself locked in backstop forever, against our will?

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