Inc this quote from Labour Lords leader
@LadyBasildon: “I am sure some in government will initially react with bravado and try to dismiss tonight’s historic votes in the Lords.
“To do so, however, would underestimate the genuine and serious concerns across the UK and beyond.."
@LadyBasildon: “I am sure some in government will initially react with bravado and try to dismiss tonight’s historic votes in the Lords.
“To do so, however, would underestimate the genuine and serious concerns across the UK and beyond.."
https://twitter.com/paulwaugh/status/1325935576546226177
“The government should see sense, accept the removal of these offending clauses, and start to rebuild our international reputation.”
No.10 reacts to Lords defeat by saying:
"We will retable these clauses when the Bill returns to the Commons."
That @JoeBiden collision course has been set. Of course, if a trade deal is agreed this month, it could all be academic..?
"We will retable these clauses when the Bill returns to the Commons."
That @JoeBiden collision course has been set. Of course, if a trade deal is agreed this month, it could all be academic..?
Govt: "We are disappointed that the Lords has voted to remove clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill, which was backed in the Commons by 340 votes to 256 + delivers on a clear Conservative manifesto commitment."
Except..the manifesto didn't say *anything* about breaking int law
Except..the manifesto didn't say *anything* about breaking int law
What the manifesto actually said:"We will ensure that Northern Ireland’s businesses and producers enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK and that in the implementation of our Brexit deal, we maintain and strengthen the integrity and smooth operation of our internal market"
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