Dominic Grieve

In a mature democracy any proposed policy should be subjected to a close analysis of its likely benefits and costs. ”

Having campaigned to remain in the E.U., I voted to trigger Article 50, in response to the clearly expressed wish of the electorate. It must now be my duty as an MP to try to ensure that Brexit is as smooth as possible and that there is a sound legislative framework in place to bring this about. A chaotic departure is in no-one's interest. ”

It is in nobody's interest that groups should find themselves excluded from society. ”

As an MP, my first duty is to act in the national interest, regardless of party affiliation. ”

We then need to consider carefully how the E.U. law that is going to be imported into our own law will operate. Its processes and interpretation have always been different from our own domestic law. ”

The failure to manage economic migration properly has put further pressure on transport and housing. ”

I came into parliament to do things, so I don't particularly relish being a rebel. ”

Our best hope in meeting the many challenges that Brexit brings for us is being willing to be open-minded about the options we may choose to pursue. ”

Much as criticism can and has been made as to how E.U. law has been created, there is much in it that affects our daily lives for the better and is welcomed by many without them being necessarily aware of where it comes from. ”

Very few MPs disagree with the need for a withdrawal bill to enable us to disentangle our 50-year relationship with the legal structures of the European Union and to enable us to function effectively outside of it. ”