European Council 2016 Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council 2016

Angela Eagle Excerpts
Monday 19th December 2016

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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As I said in an earlier response to the Leader of the Opposition, the treaty sets out a potential two-year process of negotiations. For how long, over those two years, it is necessary for the negotiations to take is a matter for the progress of those discussions and talks. My right hon. Friend makes a very valid point that the sooner certainty can come the better that will be for business, but we need to make sure we are getting the right deal for the United Kingdom.

Angela Eagle Portrait Ms Angela Eagle (Wallasey) (Lab)
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Perhaps the Prime Minister could then tell us with some certainty when her plan for exiting the European Union, which she has agreed to present to this House, will be ready. Presumably, it will be some time before she triggers article 50.