Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision Debate

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Speaker’s Statement

Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision

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Wednesday 23rd November 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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My hon. Friend makes a good point. On his initial remarks, we are a family of nations and a nation of families.

Marion Fellows Portrait Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)
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I am a bit puzzled. Why do this Government, who do not have a mandate in Scotland, continue to refuse the right of the Scottish people to hold a referendum, as things have changed enormously since 2014?

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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Because this Government believe that the Scottish people’s priority is to see their two Governments working together in a collaborative and constructive partnership.

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