Fundamental concerns raised about the Government’s repeal bill – Matthew Pennycook

Matthew Pennycook MP, Shadow Brexit Minister, commenting on
the House of Lords’ Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
report on the EU Withdrawal Bill, said:

“This report raises fundamental concerns about
the Government’s repeal bill.

"Britain voted to take back control, but the truth is this
bill represents an unprecedented  power-grab by Tory ministers. Parliament
risks becoming a mere spectator while the Government is given sweeping new
powers over people’s everyday lives.

"It’s time for Theresa May to change approach. She
should scrap this bill and introduce new legislation that respects the
referendum and enhances, rather than undermines, British
democracy.”