So today the Withdrawal Agt Bill has its 2nd reading in Lords and remains on track for royal assent before 31 Jan.
Unlike any of the other legislation the government needs in force by then, none of which has been reintroduced yet
PDF: bit.ly/UshGraphic7
Unlike any of the other legislation the government needs in force by then, none of which has been reintroduced yet
PDF: bit.ly/UshGraphic7
@UKandEU @JenniferMerode @jillongovt @SurreyCbe @SurreyPolitics @jonworth @anandMenon1 @ProfTimBale @AndrewSparrow To clarify, successful passage of the WAB will mean the immediate need is reduced, but in the context of the coming yr (extension discussions, future relationship negotiations, etc), Parliament might become a less friendly place for gvt
@UKandEU @JenniferMerode @jillongovt @SurreyCbe @SurreyPolitics @jonworth @anandMenon1 @ProfTimBale @AndrewSparrow Indeed, in the frame of "we can walk away if we want to", having this other legislation on the books will strengthen the credibility (in purely legal terms)
@UKandEU @JenniferMerode @jillongovt @SurreyCbe @SurreyPolitics @jonworth @anandMenon1 @ProfTimBale @AndrewSparrow Flipped around, not having them in law means its easier to move straight across to new arrangements in these areas with EU under framework of a future relationship
