EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes) Debate

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Vince Cable

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EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)

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Blaydon Quarry Landfill Site
Monday 1st April 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Of course I shall come to other Members. I call Sir Vince Cable.

Vince Cable Portrait Sir Vince Cable (Twickenham) (LD)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It is even clearer than it was the last time we had indicative votes that one compromise option has substantial support. There is the largest number of votes in the House for a people’s vote—larger than last time. Is it not possible to combine the two and therefore find a way forward through consensus?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The right hon. Gentleman’s question is of course of a rhetorical character. It invites no response from me, but he has registered his view, upon which I am sure colleagues will reflect.

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