October EU Council Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Monday 22nd October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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We are working to get a deal in the interests of the country. As I recall, at last year’s general election 80% of Members of Parliament were elected on the basis that they would deliver on the referendum.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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This morning I received a text message from Steven North, a leading councillor in my constituency and a stalwart of the Conservative party who has been delivering leaflets and knocking on doors for more than 20 years. His text read:

“How can we drag a bad deal on for a year, so that it is watered down even more? Better off sticking to the date, be firm and have no deal”.

Prime Minister, I agree with Steve. Do you?