Commenting on the Government’s concession regarding a meaningful vote in Parliament on a final deal to leave the EU, Keir Starmer, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union said:
“This is a significant victory for Parliament, and follows months of concerted pressure from Labour.
“Labour has repeatedly said that Parliament must have a meaningful vote on any final Brexit deal – that means MPs are able to vote on the final deal before it is concluded; that the Commons has a debate and vote before the European Parliament does; and that the vote will cover withdrawal from the EU as well as our future relationship with the EU.
“This eleventh hour concession is therefore welcome, but it needs to be firmed up as the Bill progresses through both Houses.”