European Union: UK Membership
Debate between Rachael Maskell and Paul Davies(2 weeks, 4 days ago)
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Paul Davies
I could not possibly say.
Furthermore, some argue that rejoining the EU would allow the UK to have a say in shaping the rules and regulations that govern the single market, and that that influence would be crucial in ensuring that our interests were represented and that we could advocate policies that would benefit our economy and society.
On the other hand, there are valid arguments against rejoining the European Union.
Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
I am grateful to have the opportunity to debate membership of the EU. We know about the economic benefit of membership in securing trade, but does my hon. Friend agree that, at a time of real global instability, political union is also important?
Paul Davies
We have discussed that in the Chamber recently, and we have seen the fantastic work that the Prime Minister is doing with our close neighbours. Given what we face from Russia—a threat to all of us— working as closely as we can across Europe is crucial at the moment.