Prime Minister’s Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:55 am on 19 October 2019.

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Photo of Boris Johnson Boris Johnson Leader of the Conservative Party, The Prime Minister 9:55, 19 October 2019

If I may say so respectfully, I do not believe that such Acts have necessarily been conducive to a stable negotiating position. By the way, I have not done enough in this statement to thank my team and those in the Foreign Office, the Department for Exiting the European Union and all the Departments of State, as well as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Frost and the many others who have worked to make this deal happen. I want to thank them very much for what they have done. I respectfully say to the right hon. Gentleman that I do not think their position has been made easier by measures passed in the name of Hilary Benn. Not a good idea!