Wednesday, December 30, 2020

MPs debate post-Brexit trade deal in Commons

MPs gathered in the House of Commons to debate the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU one day before the end of the transition period.


Prime Minister Borish Johnson says the deal will open a 'new chapter' for the UK and will act as the EU's 'best friend and ally'.


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CLIP: Boris Johnson

IN: "Namely that we could…"

OUT: "... national destiny."

DUR: 13 SECS


The leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, will vote to support the proposed deal with the EU, stating that a no deal would be far worse.


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CLIP: Keir Starmer

IN: "This is a simple vote…"

OUT: "...with the EU."

DUR: 19 SECS