In response to the announcement that the Prime Minister will suspend Parliament for five weeks, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Marc Tierney said:
“The decision by the Boris Johnson Government to suspend parliament and stop MPs carrying out their job is outrageous. Whether you voted leave or remain, I am sure we can all agree this sets a dangerous precedent.
I have warned strongly of the impacts of a no deal Brexit on Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. Our farmers are worried, local businesses are worried and this announcement will further erode economic confidence.
Last week, I wrote to Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Councils to seek advice on how they are planning for a no deal scenario. They and other public bodies are already dealing with the painful reality of balancing their budgets and are now being forced into contingency planning for the consequences of a crash out exit.
My position stands – No Deal is A Bad Deal for West Wales. Simon Hart MP who is now part of the Boris administration needs to consider his position as he fails yet again to stand up for the interests of local people.”
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