Oliver Letwin
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(5 years, 11 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
No. The concern about the potential indefinite nature of the backstop is one that has been expressed by a wide range of Members of Parliament, including some on the Opposition Benches.
Sir Oliver Letwin (West Dorset) (Con)
I very much hope for the sake of this country that the Prime Minister will prevail in the difficult negotiations that lie ahead. I hope that as she enters those negotiations she will be sustained by the widespread admiration—not just on these Benches, not just among Conservatives, but in the country as a whole—for the dignity and the perseverance she has shown.
The Prime Minister
I think the best answer to my right hon. Friend is to say thank you. And I will be.