Is it not a fact that the European Union has made it absolutely clear that the maximum extension available�an extension has to be agreed, unlike a revocation�is to 22 May, unless there is a long extension of potentially 21 months or more? In those circumstances, we would have to fight the European elections. If the hon. Gentleman�s proposal were agreed, it is unlikely to be accepted by the European Union, which could lead to us crashing out with no deal.
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mike Gapes
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 April 2019.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill.
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