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“Notice of leaving the E.U. under Article 50, for which most of us voted, provides a mechanism for extending the negotiating period by agreement if this is necessary. It is not to undermine Brexit to insist it is carried out correctly.” quote by Dominic Grieve
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“Notice of leaving the E.U. under Article 50, for which most of us voted, provides a mechanism for extending the negotiating period by agreement if this is necessary. It is not to undermine Brexit to insist it is carried out correctly.”

Dominic Grieve

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Provides a legal way to extend Brexit negotiations if needed, without undermining the referendum result.

In simple terms: Negotiations can be lengthened by mutual agreement.

Key Takeaway

Use flexibility wisely.

Themes

politics law negotiation Brexit

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy legal

When to use this quote

  • Parliamentary debate
  • EU negotiations
  • policy planning

Key Concepts

European Union Article 50 referendum legal mechanisms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should democratic mandates be balanced with practical constraints?
  • What safeguards prevent abuse of extensions?
A Different Perspective

Extension may be seen as delaying tactics.

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