European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Debate
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Jonathan Edwards
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European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Jonathan Edwards ExcerptsWednesday 22nd January 2020
(4 years, 3 months ago)
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Thangam Debbonaire
That is indeed the impression that seems to be being given. I suggest that Conservative Members, particularly those who are newly elected and represent constituencies in Scotland and Wales, should ask themselves whether this is what they told their voters back in November. Did they tell them that they would be voting against respecting devolution? Is that what they said to their constituents?
Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (PC)
The hon. Lady will, of course, be aware that the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Welsh Senedd and the Scottish Parliament have refused consent. What does it say about the so-called partnership of equals if the three devolved Parliaments are completely ignored by the British Government?