Brexit: Cross-party Discussions

Lord Cormack Excerpts
Thursday 16th May 2019

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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As I have responded to the noble Lord on this issue a number of times, let me repeat that we are not in favour of revoking Article 50 and we believe that any second referendum would be divisive without being decisive.

Lord Cormack Portrait Lord Cormack (Con)
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My Lords, could my noble friend remind those in the ERG and those on the opposite side who say that they want to see some kind of Brexit enacted that there is a golden opportunity—half a loaf is better than no bread—by voting for that Bill when it comes before the other House?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I totally agree with my noble friend. I am sure that they are taking careful note of his words.