1. Debate: Brexit and Prorogation of the UK Parliament

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:41 pm on 5 September 2019.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 2:41, 5 September 2019

(Translated)

When core values are under threat and fundamental principles are trampled underfoot, it is the duty of each one of us to do everything possible to withstand that.

We are today proud of jointly tabling a motion that states that the recent actions of the UK Government are a constitutional outrage, and reminds us of the terrible perils of a 'no deal' Brexit: the warnings about threats to jobs; the warnings of chaos sounded by the Federation of Small Businesses; the warning by the recruitment companies that there's already a dearth of workers in some sectors; the fears of the red meat sector about leaving the EU with exports at their peak; the broader threat to our agricultural industry; the warning from the head of the Iceland food company that the poorest and most vulnerable will suffer the most; the warning from the OBR about the pressure on public expenditure and borrowing; and the warning from Airbus—which employs 7,000 people, remember, in Wales—saying that Brexit preparations are already costing them hundreds of thousands of pounds and are a threat to their potential future investments. In our ports, there is a clear warning: there will be chaos. And remember that trading through Holyhead, in my constituency, has grown by almost 700 per cent since the creation of the single market. And our car industry has already sounded more than a warning, I think you'll agree, about its attitude to Brexit. Yes, the evidence is clear.