1. Debate: Brexit and Prorogation of the UK Parliament

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:46 pm on 5 September 2019.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:46, 5 September 2019

(Translated)

I've been in this place now for over 20 years and I have never seen a situation such as this one. A mess, shambles, chaos—there are plenty of words to describe the situation that we are in, but it’s a major problem for the UK and, of course, for Wales. And may I say that this Parliament, as the Parliament of the people of Wales, has every right to meet to discuss an issue that is crucially important to the people of Wales, whether it is devolved or not? This institution has the right to ensure that it gives voice to the concerns of the people of Wales. And I regret very much that many Members have not come here today. They stated beforehand that they wouldn't be here. Gareth Bennett, for example, said that he wouldn't be here today. Well, if he hadn’t have said that, no-one would have noticed, I have to say. But perhaps he'd be willing to give the day’s pay to a charity because he has taken a day’s pay today without turning up to do his work.