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3. SECTION 13 OF THE (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 Until 7.00pm (if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to) The Prime Minister That this House, in accordance with the provisions of section 13(6)(a) and 13(11)(b)(i) and 13(13)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, has considered the Written Statement titled “Statement under Section 13(4) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018” and made on 21 January 2019, and the Written Statement titled “Statement under Section 13(11)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018”and made on 24 January 2019.

Amendment (a) John McDonnell Ms Mr Nicholas Brown Alex SobelStephen MorganSeema MalhotraHilary BennMatt WesternRachel ReevesHelen GoodmanLiz McInnesPeter KyleStephen DoughtyImran HussainBarry GardinerAnna McMorrinWayne DavidMr Paul SweeneyLloyd Russell- MoyleRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellEmma ReynoldsAndy SlaughterMs Karen BuckMary CreaghStella CreasyLilian GreenwoodWes StreetingBill EstersonHelen HayesStephen TwiggPhil WilsonStephen TimmsIan MurrayPreet Kaur GillGeraint DaviesRuth GeorgeMr David LammyLesley LairdDanielle RowleyDarren JonesKate GreenDaniel ZeichnerKerry McCarthyOwen SmithAnna TurleyMr Clive BettsDr Rupa HuqGed KillenGraham P JonesCatherine WestMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghRachael MaskellJo StevensMarsha De CordovaMr George HowarthGareth ThomasClive LewisSandy MartinKate OsamorMeg HillierMatt Rodda

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “requires ministers to secure sufficient time for the UK Parliament to consider and vote on options to prevent the UK leaving the EU without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, and that those options should include:

(i) Negotiating changes to the draft Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration so as to secure a permanent customs union with the EU, a strong relationship with the single market underpinned by shared institutions and obligations, and dynamic alignment on rights and standards, in order to command a majority in the House of Commons;

(ii) Legislating to hold a public vote on a deal or a proposition that has commanded the support of the majority of the House of Commons.”. As Amendments to Jeremy Corbyn’s proposed Amendment (a): (iv) Ian Murray Martin Whitfield Line 2, leave out from “Parliament” to end and insert “to legislate to hold a referendum of the public on a deal that guarantees full participation in the single market with an option to stay in the European Union.”. (iii) Angela Smith Martin Whitfield Tom Brake Siobhan McDonagh Gavin Shuker Neil Coyle Luciana Berger Ian Murray Mr Line 3, leave out from second “and” to end and insert “requires ministers to take all necessary steps to prepare and legislate for a public vote on whether or not the should leave the European Union.”. (v) Mike Gapes Tom Brake Siobhain McDonagh Joan Ryan Gavin Shuker Ann Coffey Line 4, leave out from “include” to end and add “allowing the British public an opportunity to have a final say on whether to exit the European Union or remain in membership of the European Union”. (i) Tom Brake Sir Sir Edward Davey Mr Norman Lamb Line 5, leave out paragraph (i) (ii) Tom Brake Sir Vince Cable Sir Edward Davey Wera Hobhouse Jo Swinson Jamie Stone Mr Alistair Carmichael Christine Jardine Norman Lamb Tim Farron Layla Moran Line 10, after “vote” insert “on the option to stay in the European Union and” Amendment (c) Sir Vince Cable Tom Brake Jo Swinson Mr Alistair Carmichael Christine Jardine Norman Lamb Wera HobhouseTim FarronJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyLayla Moran

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “instructs the Government to take all necessary steps to rule out a no-deal scenario and prepare for a People’s Vote in which the public will have the option to remain in the European Union on the ballot paper.”.

Amendment (o) Ian Blackford Liz Saville Roberts Kirsty Blackman Stephen Gethins Peter Grant Patrick Grady Hywel WilliamsJoanna CherryJonathan EdwardsHannah BardellMhairi BlackDeidre BrockAlan BrownDr Lisa CameronDouglas ChapmanRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartyn DayMartin Docherty-HughesMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonNeil GrayDrew HendryStewart HosieChris LawDavid LindenAngus Brendan MacNeilStewart Malcolm McDonaldStuart C. McDonaldJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsBrendan O’HaraTommy SheppardChris StephensAlison ThewlissDr Philippa WhitfordPete WishartBen Lake Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “notes that the , National Assembly for Wales and House of Commons all voted overwhelmingly to reject the Prime Minister’s deal; calls for the Government to seek an extension of the period specified under Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union; agrees a No Deal outcome should be ruled out; and recognises that if the UK is an equal partnership of nations, the 62 per cent vote to remain at the EU referendum on 23 June 2016 in should be respected and that the people of Scotland should not be taken out of the EU against their will.”.

Amendment (p) Frank Field Mr Jim Fitzpatrick John Grogan Lisa Nandy Mr Edward Vaizey

Line 1, leave out from “House” to end and add “believes the public has a right to know how Members would vote on the different choices facing the country; believes also that Members should have an opportunity as soon as possible to register their vote on a range of options including a reformed backstop, leaving the European Union with no deal, extending Article 50, entering into a future Canada-style relationship with the European Union, entering into a future Norway-style relationship with the European Union, holding a new referendum, and being in a Customs Union with the European Union; notes that this course of action could act as a powerful guide to the Government during its ongoing discussions with the European Union; and calls for sufficient time to be granted for this course of action to take place.”.

Amendment (q) Angus Brendan MacNeil Pete Wishart Line 1, leave out from “House” to end, and add “calls on the Government to bring forward urgently the legislation necessary to require the Prime Minister to revoke before 29 March 2019 the UK’s notice of intention to withdraw from the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.”.

Amendment (b) Nicky Morgan Norman Lamb Stewart Hosie Ben Lake Nick BolesLiz KendallSir Oliver LetwinMr Dominic GrieveChris BryantRachel ReevesMs Harriet HarmanSeema MalhotraClive EffordIan MurrayShabana MahmoodGareth ThomasJack DromeyLucy PowellAnna TurleyHelen GoodmanRichard BurdenStephen KinnockDavid HansonVernon CoakerAlex CunninghamRosie DuffieldDr Roberta Blackman-WoodsIan C. LucasDiana JohnsonAlex SobelSteve McCabeHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsJonathan EdwardsStephen DoughtyAnna McMorrinLloyd Russell-MoyleStella CreasyDr Phillip LeeGuto BebbMary CreaghRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellEmma ReynoldsMr Jonathan DjanoglyStuart C. McDonaldTonia AntoniazziAndy SlaughterMs Karen BuckMr Edward VaizeyLilian GreenwoodDebbie AbrahamsWes StreetingNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsWera HobhousePreet Kaur GillMr Adrian BaileyHeidi AllenOwen SmithAnna SoubryKate GreenAlison McGovernGeraint DaviesMr Pat McFaddenDr Alan WhiteheadJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyMrs Sharon HodgsonBill EstersonMr Ben BradshawMr David LammyMrs Madeleine MoonDarren JonesMartyn DayTom BrakeDaniel ZeichnerJohn WoodcockStephen GethinsMr Clive BettsMike GapesMatt WesternLayla MoranChristine JardineKerry McCarthyAngela SmithDr Paul WilliamsPaul FarrellyDr Rupa HuqGed KillenChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonDrew HendryDame Margaret HodgeBrendan O’HaraCatherine WestPhil WilsonMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghSir Vince CableChuka UmunnaAlan BrownGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaHelen JonesKeith VazRachael MaskellJo StevensRuth GeorgeMarsha De CordovaRonnie CowanLiam ByrneHelen HayesMr George HowarthSarah JonesCaroline LucasDr Philippa WhitfordJoanna CherryDr Sarah WollastonWayne DavidClive LewisSandy MartinDeidre BrockKate OsamorDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierMatt RoddaDouglas ChapmanMartin Docherty-Hughes

At end, add “and is conscious of the serious risks arising for the United Kingdom from exit without a withdrawal agreement and political declaration and orders accordingly that—

(1) On 5 February 2019—

(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply;

(b) a Business of the House Motion in connection with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill in the name of at least 10 Members, including at least four Members elected to the House as members of at least four different parties and at least two backers of that Bill shall stand as the first item of business;

(c) that motion may be proceeded with until any hour though opposed, shall not be interrupted at the moment of interruption, and, if under discussion when business is postponed, under the provisions of any standing order, may be resumed, though opposed, after the interruption of business; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply; (d) at the conclusion of debate on that motion, the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on that motion (including for the purposes of Standing Order No. 36(2) (Questions to be put following closure of debate)) shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; and (e) the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill shall stand as the first order of the day; and

(2) In respect of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.

Amendment (d) Tom Brake Sir Vince Cable Jo Swinson Mr Alistair Carmichael Christine Jardine Norman Lamb Wera HobhouseTim FarronJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyLayla Moran

At end add “and, in order to resolve the present impasse and bring to a conclusion negotiations with the EU over the withdrawal of the United Kingdom, orders that—

(1) An EU Withdrawal Negotiations Business of the House Committee be established; (2) The Committee be comprised of no more than seventeen Members appointed on a quota basis based on the proportional vote share of the parties at the last general election and ensuring representation from all parts of the United Kingdom;

(3) The Committee members be nominated by the Selection Committee in accordance with paragraph (2) no later than Wednesday 6 February;

(4) The motion to appoint the members shall stand as an order of business on Monday 11 February and the proviso to Standing Order No. 15(1)(c) shall apply to proceedings on that motion as if it had been opposed at or after the moment of interruption on a preceding day; (5) The Committee shall have power—

(i) To determine the business of the House related to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU;

(ii) To send for persons, papers and records, to assist in carrying out in functions under sub-paragraph (i);

(iii) To sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;

(iv) To report from time to time;

(v) To appoint specialist advisers; and

(vi) To adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom and to visit Brussels;

(6) On any day on which the Committee determines that business determined in accordance with paragraph (5)(i) shall have precedence, Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall not apply.”.

Amendment (f) Hilary Benn Lloyd Russell-Moyle Mr Jonathan DjanoglyEmma ReynoldsTonia AntoniazziStephen TimmsYvette CooperDarren JonesJohn WoodcockIan MurrayMike GapesMr Clive BettsDame Margaret HodgeCatherine WestHelen JonesRachael MaskellSteve McCabeMarsha De CordovaGareth ThomasClive LewisKate OsamorMatt RoddaStephen Twigg

At end, add ”and calls on the Government to hold a series of indicative votes on the options set out in the Exiting the European Union Committee’s Eleventh Report of Session 2017–19 in the order in which they are listed in paragraphs 15 to 19 in that Report.”.

Amendment (g) Mr Dominic Grieve Mr Chris Leslie Dr Justine Greening Tom BrakeDr Philippa WhitfordMr Sam GyimahJonathan EdwardsDr Sarah WollastonHeidi AllenChuka UmunnaMr Ben BradshawDr Paul WilliamsAlison McGovernCaroline LucasHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsBen LakeRachel ReevesStephen DoughtySir Oliver LetwinHilary BennAnna McMorrinAlex SobelMr Edward VaizeyLloyd Russell- MoyleMary CreaghRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellJoanna CherryTonia AntoniazziStella CreasyWes StreetingDebbie AbrahamsMr Jonathan DjanoglyStuart C. McDonaldGuto BebbNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsWera HobhouseLiz KendallGeraint DaviesRuth GeorgeJamie StoneMr David LammySir Edward DaveyDarren JonesStephen KinnockStephen GethinsMr Clive BettsMr Pat McFaddenMrs Madeleine MoonKate GreenMike GapesAnna TurleyAngela SmithOwen SmithPaul FarrellyDame Margaret HodgeGed KillenDr Rupa HuqChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsPatricia GibsonDrew HendryNicky MorganGraham P JonesBrendan O’HaraMatt WesternCatherine WestPhil WilsonMartin WhitfieldJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghJohn WoodcockSeema MalhotraAlan BrownSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaIan MurrayMr Gavin ShukerKerry McCarthyPeter KyleClive EffordRachael MaskellJo StevensMarsha De CordovaMartyn DayRonnie CowanGareth ThomasKate OsamorDeidre BrockClive LewisSandy MartinDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierRosie DuffieldMatt RoddaDouglas ChapmanMartin Docherty-HughesLuciana BergerBridget PhillipsonAnn CoffeyLilian GreenwoodDame Louise EllmanRuth Cadbury

At end, add “and orders that on 12 and 26 February and 5, 12, 19 and 26 March 2019—

(a) Standing Order No. 14(1) which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply; (b) a Motion in the name of the Chairman of Ways and Means “That this House has considered the United Kingdom’s departure from, and future relationship with, the European Union” shall stand as the first item of business;

(c) Standing Order No. 24B (Amendments to motions to consider specified matters) shall not apply to such motions; (d) proceedings on the motion may continue for up to six and a half hours after its commencement, though opposed, and shall not be interrupted at the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply; and (e) at the conclusion of those proceedings, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion, which shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker, which may then be moved.”.

Amendment (h) Lisa Nandy Alison McGovern Debbie Abrahams Kate Green Dr Paul WilliamsCaroline LucasAnna McMorrinRosie DuffieldJon CruddasJess PhillipsNorman LambWes StreetingChristine JardineMatt WesternWera HobhouseJanet DabyJo SwinsonIan MurrayJamie StoneSir Edward DaveyMr David LammyYvette CooperDarren JonesPeter KyleTom BrakeMartin WhitfieldOwen SmithMr Clive BettsGed KillenDr Sarah WollastonJoanna CherryRonnie CowanChris StephensBen LakeMike GapesSir Vince CableRachael MaskellMarsha De CordovaJohn McNallyAlex SobelClive LewisKate OsamorDr Lisa CameronMatt Rodda

At end, add “requires the Government to request the European Council to extend the period under Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to ensure that a Citizens’ Assembly can be part of a democratic decision-making process; requires the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons to commission a Citizens’ Assembly of 250 members comprising a representative sample of the population to consider the process in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to make recommendations and to report to the House of Commons; requests the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union to provide such assistance to the Citizens’ Assembly that it may request; orders that the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons shall appoint an expert advisory group to assist the work of the Assembly in preparing information and advice; orders that the Citizens’ Assembly shall publish its recommendations within 10 weeks of commencement; and requests the Government to respond in writing to all recommendations made by the Assembly no later than two weeks after they are presented and, if accepting the recommendations, to set out by a report to Parliament how it intends to ensure that those recommendations can be implemented in full, including the timescales for implementation.”.

Notes:

The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this amendment, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office. Amendment (i) Dame Caroline Spelman Dr Nicky Morgan Tracy Brabin Mrs Madeleine MoonAnna SoubryHeidi AllenDiana JohnsonBill EstersonChristian MathesonYvette CooperRuth SmeethGareth SnellMr Adrian BaileyMr Pat McFaddenRichard BurdenEmma ReynoldsAlex SobelJo PlattStephen DoughtySir Oliver LetwinMr Dominic GrieveCatherine McKinnellStephen KinnockRushanara AliMs Karen BuckMatthew PennycookMs Harriet HarmanGed KillenMr Edward VaizeyDanielle RowleyPreet Kaur GillEmma Dent CoadAfzal KhanRosie CooperJanet DabyMr Paul SweeneyEleanor SmithThelma WalkerLiz TwistJulie CooperMr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiDr Alan WhiteheadMrs Sharon HodgsonKate GreenRachel ReevesMr Jim CunninghamMohammad YasinGloria De PieroKate HollernDebbie AbrahamsLiz McInnesAlison McGovernStella CreasyMr Khalid MahmoodHelen GoodmanAnna TurleyDaniel ZeichnerYvonne FovargueJim McMahonMrs Emma Lewell-BuckPaula SherriffMike KaneMike AmesburyDr Rosena Allin-KhanMelanie OnnThangam DebbonaireTonia AntoniazziNeil CoyleSteve McCabeWera HobhouseCatherine WestLiz KendallLilian GreenwoodCaroline LucasLloyd Russell-MoyleClive LewisAlex NorrisJames FrithRosie DuffieldJeff SmithCat SmithSarah JonesDr Roberta Blackman- WoodsMr Steve ReedShabana MahmoodWes StreetingJess PhillipsColleen FletcherChris ElmoreRuth GeorgeDr Rupa HuqYasmin QureshiGill FurnissNic DakinMs Marie RimmerDavid HansonGeraint DaviesChris StephensStephen MorganGerald JonesWayne DavidVicky FoxcroftDame Margaret HodgeAnn CoffeyStephen TimmsBambos CharalambousAngela SmithStephen GethinsOwen SmithDr Paul WilliamsPaul FarrellyMr Clive BettsDr Philippa WhitfordNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsMike GapesMatt WesternMr Jonathan DjanoglyMs Angela EaglePatricia GibsonDrew HendryJustine GreeningTom BrakeBrendan O’HaraPhil WilsonMark PawseyKeith VazRachael MaskellJeremy LefroyAlex CunninghamIan MurrayMarsha De CordovaJo StevensMartyn DayRonnie CowanJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghChuka UmunnaAlan BrownSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaKerry McCarthyLiam ByrneAnna McMorrinGareth ThomasSandy MartinDr Lisa CameronMeg HillierMatt RoddaDouglas Chapman

At end, add “and rejects the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement and a Framework for the Future Relationship.”.

Amendment (j) Rachel Reeves Hilary Benn Mr Dominic Grieve Norman Lamb Liz Kendall Mr Pat McFaddenYvette CooperWes StreetingChris BryantDrew HendryAlex SobelSeema MalhotraHywel WilliamsLiz Saville RobertsBen LakeJonathan EdwardsStephen DoughtyEdward MilibandPeter KyleAnna McMorrinLloyd Russell- MoyleRushanara AliCatherine McKinnellTonia AntoniazziMary CreaghSir Oliver LetwinStuart C. McDonaldNeil CoyleJo SwinsonStephen TimmsIan MurrayWera HobhouseCaroline LucasRuth GeorgeMr David LammySir Edward DaveyJanet DabyRuth CadburyMrs Madeleine MoonMr Ben BradshawDame Margaret HodgeMartin WhitfieldAlison McGovernMatt WesternEllie ReevesAnna TurleyAngela SmithKate GreenChuka UmunnaGareth ThomasRosie DuffieldHelen HayesDarren JonesStephen KinnockDebbie AbrahamsSusan Elan JonesDr Philippa WhitfordMr Chris LeslieStephen GethinsOwen SmithDr Paul WilliamsMr Clive BettsPaul FarrellyGed KillenDr Rupa HuqStella CreasyDr Sarah WollastonJoanna CherryChris StephensNeil GrayCarol MonaghanTommy SheppardAlison ThewlissJohn McNallyMarion FellowsMike GapesNicky MorganJames FrithMs Angela EagleMr Kenneth ClarkeMr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiJack DromeyMrs Sharon HodgsonLilian GreenwoodLuciana BergerTom BrakeAlex CunninghamMr Barry SheermanPhil WilsonMarsha De CordovaMatt RoddaJoan RyanSiobhain McDonaghJohn WoodcockLucy PowellSir Vince CableGavin NewlandsMr Virendra SharmaLayla MoranSteve McCabeKerry McCarthyRachael MaskellJo StevensRonnie CowanMs Karen BuckVernon CoakerAnn CoffeyMr Adrian BaileyDavid HansonShabana MahmoodPreet Kaur GillMeg HillierClive LewisKate OsamorDouglas ChapmanGeraint DaviesMs Harriet HarmanJess PhillipsBridget Phillipson

At end, add “and, in the event that the House of Commons has not passed a resolution approving the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the framework for the future relationship for the purposes of section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 by 26 February 2019, requires the Prime Minister to seek an extension to the period of two years specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union.”.

Amendment (l) Mr Sir Chris Davies Julian Sturdy Stephen Metcalfe Martin VickersBob BlackmanMr Nigel EvansHenry SmithAndrew RosindellSir Mike PenningSteve DoubleNeil ParishMr Ian Liddell-GraingerGordon HendersonAdam Afriyie

At end, add “and will not approve a Withdrawal Agreement which includes a Northern Ireland backstop lasting any longer than six months.”.

Amendment (m) Mr John Baron Sir David Amess Giles Watling Chris Davies Julian Sturdy Stephen Metcalfe Martin VickersBob BlackmanMr Nigel EvansHenry SmithAndrew RosindellSir Mike PenningSteve DoubleNeil ParishMr Ian Liddell-GraingerDavid T. C. DaviesGordon HendersonAdam Afriyie

At end, add “and will not approve a Withdrawal Agreement unless it includes the right of the UK to terminate a Northern Ireland backstop without having to secure the agreement of the EU.”.

Amendment (n) Sir Graham Brady Dr Andrew Murrison Damian Green Mr Charles Walker Dame Cheryl Gillan Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Mr Nigel EvansBob BlackmanSir David EvennettStephen MetcalfeGordon HendersonDamien MooreDr Matthew OffordMrs Kemi BadenochMrs Helen GrantGrant ShappsBob StewartSir John HayesSir Hugo SwireBill GrantSir Robert SymsMr Ian Liddell-GraingerMrs Maria MillerDerek ThomasScott MannSir Oliver LetwinGreg HandsSir Patrick McLoughlinAndrew PercyPaul ScullyMr John BaronMark PawseyJohn LamontJim FitzpatrickChris DaviesRobert HalfonSir Oliver HealdNeil ParishSir Gary StreeterMr Marcus JonesWill QuinceDame Caroline SpelmanSir Desmond SwaynePeter AldousFiona BruceDavid TredinnickSir Edward LeighStephen KerrMr Robert GoodwillFrank FieldSteve DoubleMark GarnierSir Mike PenningJohn MannAlec ShelbrookeSir Roger GaleSir Michael FallonMark MenziesDavid MorrisJulian SturdyGiles WatlingMr Philip DunneRichard GrahamNick HerbertDavid T. C. DaviesDavid WarburtonMike WoodMaria CaulfieldMr William WraggMichael FabricantDr Caroline Johnson

At end, add “and requires the Northern Ireland backstop to be replaced with alternative arrangements to avoid a hard border; supports leaving the European Union with a deal and would therefore support the Withdrawal Agreement subject to this change.”.

Relevant Documents: Eleventh Report from the Exiting the European Union Committee, Response to the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration: Options for Parliament, HC 1902 Twelfth Report from the Exiting the European Union Committee, Response to the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration: Assessing the Options, HC 1908