The constitutional position has changed radically with the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act. My noble friend is implying that no Government would be prepared to suffer the embarrassment of staying in power. But on the record of this Government, they might be quite prepared to stay in power.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 30 April 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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