My hon. Friend is absolutely correct. It is important that our constituents know that nothing is inevitable. One parliamentary decision cannot bind a successor Parliament, because Parliament has the capability to do a number of things. Although the article 50 notice signalling the Government’s intention has been sent in, it is not a binding commitment.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Leslie
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 17 January 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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