Leaving the European Union Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Leaving the European Union

Wayne David Excerpts
Monday 21st January 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am happy to give my hon. Friend that assurance. I have always said that I believe that the desire to bring an end to free movement was one of the things that led to many people voting to leave the European Union. This Government will deliver on that—there will be an end to free movement.

Wayne David Portrait Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)
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In a radio interview yesterday, the Solicitor General said that he thought that agreement on a customs union would provide a way to unify this House. What is the Prime Minister’s response to her Solicitor General?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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My response is that the discussions we have been having across the House suggest that opinions on this matter and on what to drive forward are more varied than a simple solution such as the one that the hon. Gentleman suggests.