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By Dylan Donnelly PUBLISHED: 07:01, Mon, Dec 28, 2020 | UPDATED: 08:15, Mon, Dec 28, 2020 0 Comment section Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Copy link Link copied Brexit: Ian Blackford grilled over SNP's stance on trade deal Lord Heseltine, former deputy Prime Minister, campaigned to remain in the EU in 2016. Now sitting in the House of Lords with a lifetime peerage, he said he could not support the Prime Minister’s trade deal due to its disruption to the UK economy. Trending The Tory peer said he would not vote against the trade deal as a no-deal Brexit would be even worse for the country. But Lord Heseltine, also president of the European Movement campaign, said he could not give his support to Mr Johnson over the proposed free trade agreement. He said: “The Government has an electoral mandate and I will not vote against consequential legislation if that might lead to the even worse consequence of a 'no-deal' rupture. "I make clear, however, that I and the European Movement will in no way share in the endorsement of legislation that will do lasting damage to our country's strategic, political and economic interests." READ MORE: Brexit Britain backed to break the shackles of Brussels ahead of crunch vote ‘EU weakened’ Brexit news: Boris Johnson delivering a press conference on December 24, Lord Michael Heseltine on stage during the Final Say rally at the Mermaid The Lord Heseltine has urged MPs and Peers to abstain on the Brexit deal vote (Image: PA) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again ____________________ (BUTTON) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Brexit news: Lord Michael Heseltine on stage during the Final Say rally at the Mermaid Theatre, London Lord Heseltine said both no-deal and Boris' deal would cause 'lasting damage' to the UK (Image: PA) READ MORE * Nigel Farage SAVAGES Boris Johnson for ‘betraying’ fishermen Lord Heseltine was joined by Labour peer Lord Adonis and former Tory minister Stephen Dorrell, who defected to the Liberal Democrats, in urging politicians to abstain. The peer, who is also chairman of the European Movement group, said that there was “no doubt” the trade deal will pass, but urged MPs and peers to oppose it. They said: “We call on all opposition voices, including any Conservatives who put country before party, to refuse to endorse the Government's deal. "This deal bears no resemblance to what was promised; it damages Britain's economy, jobs, security, trade in vital goods and the respect with which the UK is held and opponents of the deal should not allow themselves to be held responsible for its consequences. "The only people who should vote for this deal are those who are willing to accept responsibility for its consequences." Brexit news: Boris Johnson delivering a press conference on December 24 Boris Johnson agreed a trade deal with the EU on Christmas Eve (Image: PA) Brexit news: Tory MPs are conflicted on the bill due to the short turnaround (Image: EXPRESS) All 1,246 pages of the trade deal were published on Boxing Day, with parliament set to vote on the proposed agreement on Wednesday. Boris Johnson hopes to pass a bill enacting the deal within a single day, with the House of Commons set to meet at 9am and the Lords at midday. Tory MPs have voiced their fears the quick turnaround prevents them from properly analysing the deal, with Mr Johnson admitting in a text message to party members “the devil is in the detail”. The PM insisted to MPs: “I believe we now have a basis for long term friendship and partnership with the EU as sovereign equals. “I know the devil is in the detail but I am sure this can survive the most ruthless and Talmudic scrutiny from the star chamber legal eagles." Related articles * SNP shamed: BBC host stuns Ian Blackford in heated interview * Nigel Farage SAVAGES Boris Johnson for ‘betraying’ fishermen David Davis, the former Brexit secretary, has raised concerns to the Observer more time should be taken analysing the trade deal. He said: “Whatever you think of this treaty it is going to affect the rest of our lives. “It is a treaty that is going to bring to an end an argument that has dominated the first half of our lives, and the outcome is going to be for the rest of our lives, and it does require more than just a rubber stamp.” DON'T MISS: Dan Hannan warns THREE countries will follow UK out of bloc [EXCLUSIVE] Boris Johnson's non-tariff barriers claims torn apart by trade experts [ANALYSIS] EU's chart hints NEW deal could be agreed further down line [INSIGHT] Related articles * Nicola Sturgeon MOCKED after attacking Boris Johnson's fishing deal... * Brexit fury as EU judges' orders will be enforceable in UK Brexit news: David Davis in the House of Commons 2019 David Davis said he was concerned about the one-day negotiations (Image: PA) Brexit news: The transition period ends at 11pm on December 31 (Image: PA) The UK’s transition period ends at 11pm on December 31, but it is unlikely a trade deal will not be passed due to the Tories’ majority. The SNP has said they will vote against the bill, calling it “Boris Johnson’s extreme Tory Brexit”. Labour however will vote for the trade deal, after Sir Keir Starmer said the party whip will enforce support of the Prime Minister’s agreement. Andrew Bridgen, Tory MP, joked the Labour leader “had more positions on Brexit than the Kama Sutra”. 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