Extract from Private Notice Question (Lords) on EU: Trade and Security Partnership - June 9

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 08:13

Baroness Deech (CB) [V]: Will the Minister join me in encouraging Mr Frost to stand firm and make it clear that we are willing to walk away if necessary? Can he also emphasise that after Brexit we must retain sovereignty over our defence and foreign policy? Given the EU’s ineffectiveness in relation to hostility from China and its overdependence on Russian gas regarding Nord Stream 2can he ensure that we depart from EU defence structures and defence funds and reinforce our partnership with...Request free trial