Extract from Lords Committee stage (day 5) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Mar 7

Thursday, 8 March 2018 08:52

The Earl of Clancarty (CB):...What is being asked for in this amendment is very simple, and the precedent already exists, as this is no different from the dual citizenships that some in this House possess. The amendment asks only for the continuing acknowledgement of that additional citizenship. Do we now wish to start stripping people of all citizenships that are not British—for example, Australian, Canadian, American, Indian, Chinese? The list goes on... To read the full debate,...Request free trial