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Rt Hon Dame Cheryl Gillan DBE MP

Brexit Update (April 4 2019)

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Yesterday by only one vote the House of Commons gave a second and third reading to the European Union (Withdrawal) (no 5) Bill that aims to avert a No Deal exit from the EU on 12 April.

The Bill having passed through all its stages is currently – as I write -  in the House of Lords for consideration.  This unusual procedure followed the “takeover” of the business of the House by a small cross-party group of MPs. I am not in support of the manner in which this change to procedure has been carried out or the precedent that it is setting. However, the House supported it by passing a Business motion by a mere 5 votes.

Please find a link to yesterday's proceedings below

https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2019-04-03/debates/5F15A794-4045-4A04-A714-1FED79C45726/EuropeanUnion(Withdrawal)(No5)Bill#division-25034

In a separate move the Prime Minister, following a long Cabinet meeting on 2nd April, announced that she will be meeting with the Leader of the Opposition in order to see if common ground can be found to pass a withdrawal agreement through cross party cooperation.

The talks which commenced yesterday were constructive, with both sides reported as showing flexibility and a commitment to bring the current Brexit uncertainty to a close.  

The Government has set out a forward programme of work to ensure it delivers for the British people, protecting jobs and security and is seeking to find a majority in the House of Commons in order to make progress.

The negotiating teams have reconvened today for a full day of intensive discussions, recognising the need for urgency.

A further update will be posted at the beginning of next week and before the EU Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 10 April.

Again this office continues to received unprecedented levels of e mails and in order to prioritise casework and urgent matters I would ask that you continue to refer to this website. Thank you.

Brexit

  • Letter from the FCO - EU Visa Free Travel / Second Homes (27 July 2020)
  • Response to Extending the Implementation Period (June 2020)
  • Letter from Steve Barclay - EU Withdrawal Bill (19 December 2019)
  • Brexit Update (24 October 2019)
  • Brexit Update (17 October 2019)
  • Brexit Update (2 October 2019)
  • Brexit Update (Friday 27 September)
  • Government Brief after the Supreme Court ruling (September 24 2019)
  • The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - No Deal Brexit (11 September 2019)
  • Brexit Update (3 September)
  • European Union (Withdrawal) (No.6 Bill) 2019 (3 September 2019)
  • Brexit (30 August 2019)
  • No Deal' Business Readiness Fund (30 August 2019)
  • Letter from the Prime Minister and statement from Rt Hon Dame Cheryl Gillan on Prorogation of Parliament 28 August 2019
  • 'No Deal' Brexit and the Supply of Medicines and Medical Products (27 June 2019)
  • Brexit Update (28 May 2019)
  • Brexit Update (21 May 2019)
  • Brexit Update (25 April 2019)
  • Brexit Update (11 April 2019)
  • Brexit Update (9 April 2019)
  • European Parliament: Legal obligations to prepare
  • Brexit Update (8 April 2019)
  • Brexit Update (April 4 2019)
  • Written Statement on Citizens' Rights (4 April 2019)
  • Letter from the Prime Minister (3 April 2019)
  • EU Settlement Scheme (2 April 2019)
  • Brexit Update (2 April 2019)
  • Brexit update (28 March 2019)
  • Conclusions of the European Council (22 March 2019)
  • Revoking Article 50 Petition (March 22 2019)
  • Brexit Update (March 22 2019)
  • Brexit Update (21 March 2019)
  • Brexit Update (20 March 2019)
  • Brexit Update Sunday (17 March 2019)
  • Brexit Update 9.30.a.m. 14 March 2019
  • BREXIT UPDATE (13 March 10.00.am)
  • Brexit (8 March 2019)
  • Agriculture Bill and food standards in the UK post Brexit (Update Feb 2019)
  • Brexit (28 February 2019)
  • EU Settlement Scheme Update (February 12 2019)
  • Letter from Jesse Norman MP: Roads - EU Exit 
  • Advice for Second Home Owners in Europe
  • European Withdrawal Bill (25 January 2019)
  • European Withdrawal Bill (17 January 2019)
  • Brexit Speech (January 15 2019)
  • Brexit (10 January 2019)
  • Brexit (8 January 2019)
  • Brexit (18 December 2018)
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  • Letter from the Attorney General 4 December
  • Brexit (27 November 2018)
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  • BREXIT (21 November 2018)
  • Second Referendum
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