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Leaving the European Union

Proceeding contribution from Rushanara Ali (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 April 2019. It occurred during e-petition debate on Leaving the European Union.

I wanted to highlight the fact that, according to the Bank of England, warehouses are already running out of space—two-thirds are full. We do not have the capacity to cope with the kind of system that a no-deal Brexit would pose. If we have a no-deal Brexit, the worst-case scenario is an 8% reduction in our economy, with unemployment and inflation rising. Some 6 million people have signed the e-petition on revoking article 50, including 24,000 in my constituency. People are adamant that if we cannot settle this in the House in a way that protects their interests, jobs and livelihoods, then revocation should be on the table. I support my hon. Friend’s speech.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

657 c245WH 

Session

2017-19

Chamber / Committee

Westminster Hall
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