My hon. Friend is absolutely right. People were told stories about unicorns and mermaids. They were told that there would be amazing economic largesse in the event of Brexit, and they have been told that for a huge number of years, and not just in relation to the Brexit vote. People have been told by politicians that those who choose to come to live and work in this country make us poorer, which is an absolute lie. Those people contribute to our GDP, they contribute to reducing our public sector net debt and they contribute to our economy, and that is without going into the cultural and social benefits.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
Proceeding contribution from
Kirsty Blackman
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 14 January 2019.
It occurred during Debates on treaty on European Union (Withdrawal) Act.
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