As a result of the Good Friday agreement and the consent principle, the people of Northern Ireland voted to remain in the United Kingdom, and to give foreign policy and treaty-making powers to the UK Government. There is no inconsistency between a UK Government choosing to trigger article 50 and the hon. Gentleman’s constituents having objections to that. There is no breach of a consensus.
The Government's Plan for Brexit
Proceeding contribution from
Michael Gove
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 December 2016.
It occurred during Opposition day on The Government's Plan for Brexit.
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2016-17
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