UK Exit from the European Union

Phil Wilson Excerpts
Monday 17th October 2016

(8 years, 2 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns
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Is the hon. Gentleman trying to intervene, or can I finish talking? [Interruption.] No, I am not offering, thank you very much. [Interruption.]

Andrea Jenkyns Portrait Andrea Jenkyns
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In 2015, membership of the EU required us to contribute £6.5 billion a year—almost £18 million a day. That money should be spent on our own people. I urge colleagues on both sides of the House to listen to the British public, move on and accept the results of nearly four months ago. We must pull together to ensure that we do the best for this great nation of ours and get the deal that is right for our fantastic country. We have no choice: Britain must finally come first.

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Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh Portrait Ms Ahmed-Sheikh
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Thank you, Mr Wilson. I ask that the hon. Lady treat my country with respect.