8. Debate on NNDM6958 — The Prospects for a Brexit Deal Following the House of Commons Vote

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:47 pm on 30 January 2019.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative 5:47, 30 January 2019

Well, look, we've seen the tribalism in this Chamber, and it's very evident for everybody to see. [Interruption.] Not only have there been meetings between political leaders, but, of course, the Welsh Government itself has been involved, through the many meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee, which have included many, many conversations and discussions on Brexit.

Now, in point 2 of the motion, the Assembly's being asked to support the extension of the article 50 deadline. We were accused of wanting to kick the can further down the road a few moments ago in terms of the UK Government's position, and, yet, this is kicking the can right down—not just down the road, but on to the next street. You know, the reality is that, last night, during a series of votes, the UK Parliament soundly rejected those calls. A majority of MPs recognise that extending the deadline does absolutely nothing to solve the fundamental disagreements—[Interruption.]—that many people have on Brexit. So, voting to seek an extension here in this Chamber today is absolutely futile, and we know what it's motivated by; it's motivated by people who want to frustrate Brexit because they don't agree—