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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Will Quince Excerpts
Monday 17th December 2018

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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I have made the point clearly this afternoon that I believe we should keep faith with the people by delivering on the vote that they gave in 2016.

Will Quince Portrait Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)
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I wanted to support this deal, and I want to support this deal. I thank the Prime Minister sincerely for listening to concerns, in particular about the backstop. Does she agree that it is essential that we give her the time necessary to secure the concessions that this House wants? I guarantee her that if she secures them, I will stand four-square behind her.

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend for that, and I thank him for pointing out that, having listened to the House, it is right that I am able to have time to argue that case with the European Union and seek those further assurances that would give confidence to not only him but other Members.