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John Lamont MP Brexit

Brexit is one of the most important decisions that the UK has made and it is important that politicians get it right.

I campaigned and voted for the UK to remain part of the EU. However, I accept the result of the UK wide vote and believe it is the UK Parliament's job to implement this decision, as voters were promised would happen ahead of the vote.

Here you can find out more detail on my position on this issue.

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Brexit to be delivered

Tuesday, 28 January, 2020

The UK is due to leave the European Union this Friday, January 31st. After the election in late 2019, where the Conservatives won a majority, the government was able to pass the Withdrawal Agreement, allowing the UK to leave. This was a key pledge made during the election.

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Lamont backs December election

Tuesday, 29 October, 2019

Local MP John Lamont has said he will be voting again for a General Election this evening as the only way to get Brexit sorted.

 

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Why I'm backing the new Brexit Deal

Thursday, 17 October, 2019

Despite repeated claims from EU negotiators and opposition MPs that the previous Brexit deal would not be reopened, the Prime Minister has renegotiated a new deal and scrapped the controversial Northern Irish backstop.

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Brexit Update: October

Friday, 11 October, 2019

In the last 24 hours we have seen some promising signs that the EU and the UK may be able to come up with a new Brexit deal.

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Statement following Supreme Court Prorogation Ruling

Tuesday, 24 September, 2019

Today's ruling shows how robust the constitution of our United Kingdom is and the important role Scotland plays in that structure.

While I completely respect the role and independence of the judiciary, I remain of the view that prorogation was appropriate and reasonable step.

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Lamont to join cross-party bid to get an EU deal

Wednesday, 11 September, 2019

Local MP John Lamont has announced he is joining a cross-party group of MPs set up to get a deal with the EU through Parliament.

Attempts to delay Brexit

Wednesday, 4 September, 2019
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Lamont to oppose opposition attempt to derail Brexit negotiations

Tuesday, 3 September, 2019

Local MP John Lamont has said he will not support opposition attempts to derail Government negotiations with the EU in a crunch vote expected this evening.

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MPs reject alternatives as Withdrawal Agreement remains most popular Brexit option

Tuesday, 2 April, 2019

Yesterday evening the House of Commons once again failed to find a clear majority for any alternative options on Brexit.

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Brexit Update - Indicative Votes

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

Last night, MPs voted on eight different options on Brexit. None of them were passed and none were supported by anywhere near a majority of MPs.

If you would like a more detailed list of what each of the 8 motions do, the BBC has a quite good summary:

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