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HANSARD 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 CouncilThe hon. Gentleman will have heard the answers I gave earlier to similar questions about a second referendum. We gave a vote to the British people in 2016 and I genuinely believe…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 CouncilI recognise the passion and seriousness with which the hon. Gentleman has campaigned and championed, in this House and elsewhere, the concept of a second referendum. Nobody is…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilWhat I have said—and this is the Government’s intention—is that if the talks with the Opposition fail to find a point of agreement between us that we believe would get a majority…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the importance of our finding a way through in this House to deliver on Brexit and to ensure that we do so in an orderly way. He should…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI refer the hon. Gentleman to my earlier answer.11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThis is the first opportunity I have had to thank my right hon. Friend for all his work as a Minister over the years. We are working to see whether we can find a point of…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI thank the hon. Gentleman for the optimism that he has shown, and for his reference to the positive mood in the House. I hope that we will indeed be able to do as he suggests and…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on yesterday’s European Council. But before I do, I am sure that the whole House will welcome the news this morning…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe talks between the Government and the Opposition have indeed been serious. They are detailed and they are being taken forward in a constructive and positive fashion. We did, of…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 CouncilI have talked with a number of those my hon. Friend has cited in relation to the border, but the European Union has absolutely been clear that the rules of the European Union must…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe way out of this gridlock is for the House to identify the deal that it can agree and take forward and that can command a majority of the House. It is for this House to deliver…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI thank my hon. Friend. We are aiming to deliver what I believe people in this country voted for: a Brexit that protects jobs and livelihoods, protects our security and protects…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 2019