European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Debate
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Baroness Altmann
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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Baroness Altmann ExcerptsMonday 26th March 2018
(6 years, 1 month ago)
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Baroness Altmann (Con)
Does my noble friend truly believe that the British people voted to leave the EU with no deal, with all the implications that that has for the livelihoods and business prospects of this country? That was not on the ballot paper. We have respected the British people’s vote by triggering Article 50 and negotiating with the EU but, if it comes down to the point where we cannot get a deal, surely Parliament must be in control of what happens to the interests of our country in that scenario.
Lord Callanan
I believe that the British people voted to leave the EU and we are trying to negotiate the best possible deal to ensure that we leave the EU. To go back to our original argument for all the reasons against the amendment, I hope that the noble Lord, Lord Jay, will consent to withdraw it.