Labour later tabled seven planned amendments to the bill, one of which would guarantee a “meaningful vote in parliament” on any final deal. The amendments would “significantly improve the government’s bill”, said the shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer, by ensuring proper scrutiny and a final say for MPs. Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat leader, whose MPs will vote against the bill, called it “short and not sweet”. David Lammy said the bill was the “most important decision taken for generations” and allowing five days “shows contempt for parliamentary sovereignty”. @UKLabour must oppose this contempt for ParliamentDavid Lammy (@DavidLammy) 2 days to debate 2nd Reading of Brexit Bill shows contempt for Parliamentary sovereignty.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2017 11:33 UTC