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Brexit Quote by David Lidington

“After Brexit, the E.U. will no longer legislate for us. All laws will be passed by the U.K. parliament and the devolved legislatures. Parliament will be truly sovereign, with the freedom to accept or reject any new rules.” quote by David Lidington
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“After Brexit, the E.U. will no longer legislate for us. All laws will be passed by the U.K. parliament and the devolved legislatures. Parliament will be truly sovereign, with the freedom to accept or reject any new rules.”

David Lidington

About This Quote

Source Speech: House of Commons, 2019

Brexit restores parliamentary sovereignty, allowing the UK to accept or reject new rules.

In simple terms: UK regains full lawmaking power.

Key Takeaway

Engage in informed civic participation.

Themes

sovereignty legislation politics

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • public debate
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

constitutional law democracy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does sovereignty mean to you?
  • How can citizens influence new legislation?
A Different Perspective

Complexities of devolved powers may persist.

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