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Part of European Union (Withdrawal) Bill – in the House of Commons at 1:30 pm on 13 June 2018.

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Photo of Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union 1:30, 13 June 2018

I am grateful for that intervention. I have not seen the news that is just coming through. If that is the case, it is extremely concerning. A strong message needs to go out from this House about the proper role of Parliament in the article 50 process and one that argues for the best possible outcome in terms of a close economic relationship with the EU.