European Council Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Kevin Hollinrake Excerpts
Thursday 11th April 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend speaks powerfully on this issue. As I have indicated in answer to a number of questions, I believe the House has a duty to deliver on the vote of the British people and to deliver Brexit for them.

Kevin Hollinrake Portrait Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
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In last week’s indicative votes, the Opposition Front Bench moved one of their key red lines and supported a solution that does not include a permanent customs union, but instead included a customs arrangement. Now that we are virtually on the same page, is it not time to put party politics aside and work cross-party to agree a deal in the national interest?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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The public expect no less of us. At a time such as this, when there has been this deadlock, they expect politicians to work together, to sit down and find a solution, and that is exactly what we want to do.