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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Excerpts
Thursday 3rd November 2016

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Certainly, the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington beat me, as he is signalling from a sedentary position. I did my best, but he was far superior and I pay him due tribute.

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Portrait Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend the Minister confirm that, notwithstanding this morning’s Court judgment, Brexit means Brexit—[Interruption.]and the will of the British people in the referendum will be respected?

Greg Hands Portrait Greg Hands
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I entirely agree with my hon. Friend. I campaigned for the remain side on 23 June, but nevertheless I fundamentally and totally agree that Brexit means Brexit. This Government are getting on with delivering and making sure that it works for the whole of the United Kingdom.