Leaving the European Union Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Tuesday 26th February 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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I refer the hon. Gentleman to the timetable I set out in my statement. I am working to bring back a deal that this House is able to agree.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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The Prime Minister announced today that she will start the process of extending article 50 on 14 March. However, it is a two-way process. If the European Union partners are unable to deliver in 11 working days, will she revoke article 50 to stop a no deal?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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Revoking article 50 is not something that can be done for a limited period of time. It means staying in the European Union, and we will not do that. We will honour the result of the referendum.