Brexit Quote by David Lidington
“To deliver a smooth, orderly Brexit, we must build a majority for a deal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 2019
He argues that achieving a smooth Brexit requires building broad support for a specific deal, emphasizing consensus over division.
In simple terms: Smooth Brexit needs majority support for a deal.
Key Takeaway
Seek consensus for political decisions.
Themes
politics
Brexit
leadership
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
political
influential
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debates
- public campaigns
- negotiations
- referendums
Key Concepts
Consensus building
policy negotiation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consensus be built on contentious issues?
- What risks arise from forcing a deal?
A Different Perspective
Majority may be hard to achieve; dissent persists.
