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Stephen Doughty Excerpts
Tuesday 4th December 2018

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vicky Foxcroft Portrait Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)
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1. What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on continued diplomatic co-operation after the UK leaves the EU.

Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth) (Lab/Co-op)
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8. What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on continued diplomatic co-operation after the UK leaves the EU.

Mike Amesbury Portrait Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) (Lab)
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20. What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on continued diplomatic co-operation after the UK leaves the EU.

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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I do not comment on confidential Cabinet discussions, except to say that I started my comments at that meeting by saying that this is a time when all of us owe our loyalty to the Prime Minister, who has an extremely challenging job. And like many Members of this House, I am looking forward to a delicious roast turkey for Christmas.

Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty
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It is not a coincidence that Russia has chosen this opportunity to take further military action against Ukraine and to continue to stir up trouble. Why does the Foreign Secretary think that so many former diplomats and others are totally opposed to the deal that the Government are putting forward on Brexit? Is it because it will undermine our diplomatic capacity in the world and our ability to stand up to those who would seek to divide and undermine Europe and this country’s national interests?