BREXIT: Davis To Say Vote Against Bill Is Vote For Cliff Edge

By Tara Oakes

     BRUSSELS (MNI) - The UK's Secretary of State for Exiting the European

Union, David Davis, will warn MPs this evening to vote for the so-called Repeal

Bill to avoid "a cliff edge of uncertainty".

     "A vote against this Bill is a vote for a chaotic exit from the European

Union. The British people did not vote for confusion and neither should

Parliament," Davis is set to say ahead of the vote, expected around midnight

Monday.

     "Providing certainty and stability in the lead up to our withdrawal is a

key priority. Businesses and individuals need reassurance that there will be no

unexpected changes to our laws after exit day and that is exactly what the

Repeal Bill provides," he will say in summing up.

     "Without it, we would be approaching a cliff edge of uncertainty which is

not in the interest of anyone."

     "That's why I'm urging all MPs of all parts of the UK to come together in

support of this crucial legislation so that we can leave the European Union safe

in the knowledge that we are ready for day one of exit."

     The UK's opposition Labour party are set to vote against the bill, a bill

which is intended to ease the way for the post-Brexit legal framework by

incorporating all EU law onto Britain's statute book.

     Those opposing warn that it hands over too much power to ministers.

     However, Government whips expect a clear passage of tonight's vote, as

rebel Conservative MPs are expected to back the bill at this stage, although

threatening opposition 'line by line' at the 3rd reading and Committee stage.

--MNI Brussels Bureau; +44 203-865-3851; email: tara.oakes@marketnews.com

--MNI London Bureau; tel: +44 203-586-2225; email: les.commons@marketnews.com

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