Trade with the European Union Debate
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Lord Cormack
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Trade with the European Union
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Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Con)
My Lords, with all due respect, I sometimes feel that perhaps noble Lords hope that these arrangements will not work smoothly. However, I can confirm that we want a positive relationship with the EU and that we want this to be underpinned by trade and, of course, by our shared belief in freedom and democracy.
Lord Cormack (Con)
My Lords, if we want these things—and I am quite confident that my noble friend does—would it not be wise to cease making stupid analogies, such as comparing those who, by a narrow majority, voted for Brexit with those who are today laying down their lives for democracy?
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Con)
My Lords, I of course respect my noble friend’s opinion on that, but it is not something with which I agree.