No, because it does not require the period to be extended at all. If the Prime Minister is correct and we pass this amendment, there is absolutely no let or hindrance to the Tory party manifesto being adhered to. Deleting this clause will, I fear, make the Prime Minister’s life easier. He should welcome it.
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Newby
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 15 January 2020.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
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