Proceeding contribution from Denis MacShane (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 31 October 2012. It occurred during Debate on Multiannual Financial Framework.
Multiannual Financial Framework
I will not give way. I am very happy with the Speaker’s reduction of the time limit.
Last week, Labour MEPs voted against that budget and for a different priority that would focus on growth, on jobs and on what is needed. That is what I believe should be done, which is why I am happy to vote for the amendment tonight. I am not sure what will happen thereafter. This country will have to face a big question.
Tonight it is right that Parliament asserts its authority. That does not mean the end of the debate; it is just the beginning of the debate about whether we stay in the European Union or not.
6.43 pm
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