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I've listened very carefully to all of the answers the prime minister gave during this lengthy exchange today. I've listened very carefully to what members on all sides of the House have said.
And it's very clear that it is very bad, unacceptable that we should be waiting almost a month before we have a meaningful vote on a crucial issue facing the future of this country.
The prime minister has obdurately refused to ensure there's a vote... took place on the date she agreed. She refuses to allow a vote to take place this week. And is now, I assume, thinking the vote will be on the 14th of January, almost a month away.
This is unacceptable in any way whatsoever. So Mr Speaker, as the only way I can think of of ensuring a vote takes place this week, I am about to table a motion which says the following: "That this House has no confidence in the prime minister due to her failure to allow the House of Commons to have a meaningful vote straight away on the withdrawal agreement and framework for future relationships between the UK and the European Union."
And that will be tabled immediately, Mr Speaker. Thank you.
I thank the leader of the opposition for what he says. It requires no response from me. But it's on the record.
