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HANSARD European CouncilThe whole point of sitting down, negotiating and trying to come to an agreement is that both sides explore where that point of agreement may be. Those are the discussions that we…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right on that last point. The question of the withdrawal agreement and the fact that it could not be reopened was reiterated again by the…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe right hon. Gentleman says that the EU has backed down. Yesterday I did put the case in relation to conditionality to which he refers, and there was discussion around the table…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend has continued to champion the concept of leaving without a deal with the European Union. I believe that it is important for this country that we are able to leave…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilAs I said earlier, we have at every stage taken this issue of the backstop. We have been arguing with the European Union in relation to this issue. As a result of the decision…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI recognise that reaching across the divide between the Government and Opposition Front Benches to attempt to come to an agreement on a matter is not usual practice. It is…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI do not recognise the picture painted by the hon. Gentleman. It is not the case that full membership of the single market is the only way to achieve the benefits that he has…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilAs the right hon. Lady knows well, we work with the devolved Administrations across the United Kingdom in taking forward the issues of particular concern to various parts of the…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is important for us to deliver on the vote in the referendum. He reminds the House that the two main parties in the Chamber both campaigned…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI genuinely believe that the way to break the Brexit deadlock is for this House to be able to agree on a deal that will deliver on the vote of the British people.11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend is absolutely right—the point was made earlier about the European Union expressing that it wanted a purpose for any extension. I was clear with it about the…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilNo. Arrangements in relation to the business of this House have been changing in recent days, through decisions taken by this House, but I do not believe that the establishment of…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI would continue to argue for the Conservative party remaining in government. It is a party that has led to a situation in this country where we see record levels of employment,…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend is right. Obviously, it is a very tight timetable, but if we were able to have an agreement that commanded a majority across this House—obviously, we would have to…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilCrucially, we will see how the talks with the Opposition progress. As I have said, there have been further talks today. The talks have been conducted in a positive and…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right that there are a number of other issues facing the European Union, including its relationship with China. He will be aware of the benefits…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave earlier.11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI thank my hon. Friend for bringing home in a very real way the impact that the uncertainty is having on businesses across the country. I want to bring an end to that uncertainty,…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI could give plenty of examples, but I will give the right hon. Gentleman just two. We resisted a Northern Ireland-only customs territory in the backstop and made sure it is a…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend has resolutely championed the cause of EU citizens here in the UK and of UK citizens living in the European Union. We welcome the contribution that EU citizens have…11 Apr 2019