Does the hon. Gentleman agree that a longer article-50 extension might encourage the EU to change its current approach and, since it needs a purpose during the 21 months—if that was the period—recognise that it could turn its attention to negotiating the future partnership?
UK’s Withdrawal from the EU
Proceeding contribution from
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2019.
It occurred during Debate on UK’s Withdrawal from the EU.
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2017-19
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2019-06-19 16:03:22 +0100
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