Opposition ask for update on EU Withdrawal Agreement
7 January 2019 (updated on 7 January 2019)
The official Opposition, asked the Prime Minister for a statement on progress made in achieving legal changes to the EU Withdrawal Agreement and the timetable for a meaningful vote in the House of Commons.
Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Stephen Barclay MP, responded on behalf on the Prime Minister, stating that there would be a business motion on Wednesday 9 January followed by main debate on the EU Withdrawal Agreement. The date of the vote and the length of the debate will depend on the business motion.
Barclay stated that the PM was in contact with EU leaders over the Christmas recess and that the House would be updated on progress at the start of the debate on Wednesday.
Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn said:
"This issue will define Britain's future and should not be decided by the internal machinations of the Conservative party"
He also asked what legal assurances have been given by EU leaders and asked for clarification on what the Prime Minister is requesting from the EU.
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