Indeed. That was my reason for using the metaphor of holding a loaded gun to the BBC’s head. Opposition Members do not consider that the deal was negotiated in good faith. As my hon. Friend’s point suggests, it amounted to little other than blackmail.
Digital Economy Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Kevin Brennan
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 November 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Legislative Grand Committee proceedings (HC) on Digital Economy Bill.
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2016-17
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