It was inevitable, wasn't it? The Government now has to be seen to be delivering Brexit – never mind the cost.
I apologise if the following has been posted before but it's worth reminding ourselves what this Government is prepared to do in the name of Brexit. The article is from 2020.
^”Parliament will not have a final say on the trade deals negotiated by the government after an amendment to the Trade Bill was defeated in a House of Commons vote on Monday evening (20 July).
The bill, which is currently going through parliament, provides the legal framework for post-Brexit UK trade policy.
The amendment to guarantee MPs a final vote on trade agreements was rejected by a majority of 63 in a victory for the government.”^
”In the US, Japan and the EU, the legislative bodies all have a final vote on the ratification of trade deals. ”
”The government also defeated amendments designed to legally bind government to maintain existing foods and environmental standards and to remove the NHS from the negotiating table in future talks.”
www.export.org.uk/news/518229/Parliament-loses-right-to-vote-on-trade-deals-as-Trade-Bill-amendment-is-defeated-by-government.htm
Good Morning Thursday 25th April 2024
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