Debates between Matthew Pennycook and Charlie Elphicke during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Debate between Matthew Pennycook and Charlie Elphicke
Tuesday 12th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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My right hon. Friend makes a good point.

Lords amendment 19 is about trusting this sovereign House of Commons to do what is right for the country should it come to pass that the Government bring back a deal that does not secure approval in this House.

Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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I will not give way.

By contrast, the Government’s amendment (a) in lieu of amendment 19 would guarantee precisely the opposite. It would ensure that in the event that this House does not approve the withdrawal agreement, Parliament would have almost no role whatsoever.

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