The Government's Plan for Brexit Debate
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Lord Dodds of Duncairn
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The Government's Plan for Brexit
Lord Dodds of Duncairn Excerpts(8 years ago)
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Mr Davis
No, I do not accept that. Between now and the possible end of the negotiating process, if it goes the full distance, there are 15 elections, and of course we have already had two events this weekend: a referendum and another election. There is no point in the period when there is no election under way, so it is simply not possible to meet the hon. Gentleman’s requirement.
Mr Nigel Dodds (Belfast North) (DUP)
Is the crucial issue here not that, whatever the caveats entered by the shadow Minister, anyone voting for this amendment tonight will find it impossible to justify to the public any reneging, any going back or any procrastination—anything after 31 March that seeks to delay the triggering of article 50? That is the reality of the situation.