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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Monday 29th January 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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I am not aware of that, but I am sure that it would be a very good thing.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
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Has not the Minister noticed that, week after week, we have had question after question and report after report from our excellent committees showing that sector after sector is going to be really harmed by our withdrawal from the European Union—which he describes as a “challenge”? Is not it about time that the Government came to their senses and took the advice and indications from Mr Barnier and many others that an opportunity is there for us to think again and stay within the European Union?

Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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I do not agree with that. The Government are carrying out the will of the British people and will continue to negotiate on behalf of the country to get the best deal that it can on leaving the EU.