Philip Hammond

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Philip Hammond @PhilipHammondUK

Two points of clarity on the Benn Act: 1) The Act does not ‘surrender’ any power to Brussels. Parliament passed the law that stipulates 31/01/20 as the extension date, and Parliament retains a full veto over any alternative offer. Parliament is sovereign. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 16, 2019

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Philip Hammond @PhilipHammondUK

A committed and hard working MP, a moderate One Nation conservative, and someone who voted for a Brexit deal that would have seen us leave on March 29th. It’s sad and perplexing when good people like Antoinette are forced out. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 16, 2019

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2) If an extension is entered into, and then a deal is ratified during that extension, the extension can be terminated early. This is a flexible Act that provides the PM with the time and space to negotiate a smooth exit. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 16, 2019