Lord Chris Patten calls the concept of an "organised No Deal" absurd and "an oxymoron if there ever was one". 
Addressing the objections to the Northern Ireland backstop made by many hard Brexiteers, Lord Patten emphasised its temporary nature and pointed out "it is worth remembering that the backstop was agreed in 2017 with @BorisJohnson and @DavidDavis in the cabinet".
"Canada plus plus, Norway plus plus .... in truth all represent an EU minus minus. None of them are as good as the deal we have"
"If you are suggesting that WTO terms are sufficient for our largest market, why are you suggeating its so important to be able to make trade deals with other countries?" - Chris Patten totally shreds the argument of those who want to "Take Back Control" to make new trade deals.
Sam Gyimah and Chris Patten are now taking questions from the audience.
Sam Gyimah rejects the need for the need for a "remain and reform" agenda to stay in the EU as advocated by the #PeoplesVote campaign because the vast majority of people's concerns are domestic.
Sam Gyimah rejects the need for the need for a "remain and reform" agenda to stay in the EU as advocated by the #PeoplesVote campaign because the vast majority of people's concerns are domestic.
