9. Debate on NNDM6985 — EU Withdrawal Negotiations

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:29 pm on 5 March 2019.

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Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour 5:29, 5 March 2019

I think the point is you don't actually need to have written them, because your apologism for apartheid South Africa, your apologism for the Pinochet regime and the tens of thousands murdered and tortured is absolutely well known and on record.

In respect of the motion today, I think the decision isn't, obviously, going to be taken here, but the solidarity that we can express in terms of our concern across Wales and Scotland in respect of 'no deal' is really important. It may be symbolic, but it is fundamentally important to express that unity at this particular time. So, this motion, which is supported by Welsh Labour, the Welsh Lib Dems, the Scottish National Party, Scottish Labour, the Scottish Green Party and Plaid Cymru, I welcome, because it sends a very, very clear message of unity—a bond of unity that has grown out of a common interest, non-tribal, cross-party, but reflecting the common interest in the fact that we have the well-being of the citizens of Wales very much in our mind in every thing and at every step that we take. I think the amendment is a disappointment because it is a distraction, so I for one will not break that bond of unity that's been established. I will focus, as this motion focuses, on the issue of 'no deal', and I hope we will have as strong support as possible for this particular motion, not just this week but also for the motions that we're going to have next week and the following week. I have absolutely no doubt there will be an extension—