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Geoffrey Cox AG. Give me strength
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the Speaker of the House has now been asked formally by letter to start contempt proceedings against the government
Give me strength about his last reports.
Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox has admitted that the United Kingdom will not be allowed to terminate Theresa May’s “worst deal in history” with the European Union unilaterally but is refusing to release his full legal advice on the deal.
The House of Commons commanded the Government to release the Attorney-General’s full advice on the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement with the EU — with MPs particularly concerned about the so-called “backstop” which will come into force if a future relationship with the bloc is not concluded during a “transition” period in which negotiations will continue — via a humble address, but he has refused to do so.
Mr Cox has instead produced a very lengthy “position paper” on the deal, and submitted to questions in the Commons chamber, claiming that releasing the full advice could be against “the public interest”.
Members are unsatisfied, however, and the Labour Party, Green Party, Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru, and even the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on whom Theresa May’s minority government relies for a parliamentary majority are moving to find the Government and the Attorney-General himself in contempt of Parliament.
I would pay good dollar to know his reasons from hiding something from the public (we all know what it is)
Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox has admitted that the United Kingdom will not be allowed to terminate Theresa May’s “worst deal in history” with the European Union unilaterally but is refusing to release his full legal advice on the deal.
The House of Commons commanded the Government to release the Attorney-General’s full advice on the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement with the EU — with MPs particularly concerned about the so-called “backstop” which will come into force if a future relationship with the bloc is not concluded during a “transition” period in which negotiations will continue — via a humble address, but he has refused to do so.
Mr Cox has instead produced a very lengthy “position paper” on the deal, and submitted to questions in the Commons chamber, claiming that releasing the full advice could be against “the public interest”.
Members are unsatisfied, however, and the Labour Party, Green Party, Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru, and even the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on whom Theresa May’s minority government relies for a parliamentary majority are moving to find the Government and the Attorney-General himself in contempt of Parliament.
I would pay good dollar to know his reasons from hiding something from the public (we all know what it is)
That Geoffrey Cox reminded me of a character from The League of Gentlemen...
"This is a local shop for local people"
"This is a local shop for local people"
and just about as funny
Ibrahima; Bercow (The Speaker) has now given his permission for the MP's to debate the governments refusal to release the full documents. This will happen this morning before the actual 5 day debate over the nutcases Brexit deal
Ibrahima; Bercow (The Speaker) has now given his permission for the MP's to debate the governments refusal to release the full documents. This will happen this morning before the actual 5 day debate over the nutcases Brexit deal
I think he is a very nice man - now stop rocking the boat you lot!!!
Not surprised, but I think it's correct given the magnitude of 'Brexit' and its implications.
It was good to see the man responsible for the legal counsel for the country.
It was good to see the man responsible for the legal counsel for the country.
yes. A pity he allowed himself to become a pawn though
Yup,...part and parcel of the position. But I think he credited himself very well; I'd have him as my counsel if I was in dispute with HM government.
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