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Sir Mark Hendrick

Sir Mark Hendrick

Labour (Co-op) — Preston

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026

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UK-German Relations

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I thank all my colleagues in the Chamber for showing such warmth and affection for our relationship with Germany. It is 10 years since the Brexit referendum. The discussion that was taking place in this country at that time was very damaging to Britain and to our economy. Our relationship not just with the EU, but with Europe more generally, is improving step by step. The Government have done an excellent job in promoting that relationship. It is nice to have so many colleagues speaking positively about our relationship with Germany and Europe more generally. I wish we had not had that experience 10 years ago, because we could be building on what was an excellent relationship that should not have been stopped, rather than trying to pick it up again now. I thank you, Mr Twigg, for chairing this debate, and I thank my colleagues, the German ambassador and her team for attending. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered UK-German relations.
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