Yes. The NFU has been the quiet dog on this issue for three years. It never had a position on Brexit. It did not campaign—it was split. Many took one view and many took another. I know NFU members, ex-presidents, who worked their socks off travelling the country, trying to organise for remain. But the organisation was split—it never put its corporate voice into the debate.
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill
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Lord Rooker
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 4 April 2019.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill.
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