PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Article 50 Extension - 27 June 2019 (Commons/Commons Chamber)
Debate Detail
Contributions from Steve Barclay, are highlighted with a yellow border.
Tom Pursglove
Corby
Stephen Barclay
The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
The Government’s policy is not to extend article 50.
10:09:59
Tom Pursglove
I am grateful to the Secretary of State for that unequivocal answer, because people in Corby and east Northamptonshire are tired of the delay and the attempts here in Parliament to frustrate Brexit. They are particularly frustrated by the fact that that is denying certainty for businesses. I am clear that there must be no more extensions and that we must leave on 31 October—no ifs, no buts. What steps is he taking to ensure that outcome?
10:09:59
Stephen Barclay
I share my hon. Friend’s frustration that we have not left; I have consistently voted to leave. I represent a constituency where 70% of voters voted to leave, and three years on, they are keen to ensure that this House delivers on that. There are over 300 no-deal workstreams in progress across Government. Considerable work is ongoing, and it is important that we prepare while continuing to seek a deal.
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