That is called democracy. The people of Gibraltar vote for parties that wish to remain part of the United Kingdom; the people of Scotland vote for parties that wish to be independent—that is a statement of fact. I am very happy to endorse Gibraltar’s right to self-determination—just as I am happy to endorse Scotland’s, or indeed any nation’s, right to self-determination.
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Joanna Cherry
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 February 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.
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