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Commons Leader Statement: Longer Sitting Might Accommodate Brexit Deal

UK

Some speculation on social media around the announcement by the office of the Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg that he will make a 'short business statement' to the Commons at around 1230GMT (1330CET, 0730ET).

  • Rees-Mogg's short-notice announcement could be to announce the timings of when/if the Commons will sit over the Christmas week.
  • The more time set aside for the House to sit could be an indication that a Brexit deal is possible, with the gov't seeking to get a deal through the chamber as soon as possible.
  • However, the announcement of a shorter recess could also just be a precaution, with members informed the House will sit on the chance that a deal is reached.
  • Link: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/26c3bc84-db8...

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