Brexit - as it happened: Government publishes tranche of documents on no-deal 'risks', including roaming charges and driving licences
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Brexit secretary Dominic Raab has published the second tranche of technical notes, outlining the government’s preparations for crashing out of the EU without a deal.
In the papers, it was revealed that UK driving licences may no longer be valid in the bloc and that vehicles made in Britain could no longer be sold on the continent in a no-deal Brexit scenario.
On data roaming charges for mobile phone customers, the detailed documents said the government could not guarantee that UK citizens using their phone in the EU would not be hit with higher charges.
But ministers said Britain’s biggest operators, including Vodafone and Three, have already made clear they had no current plans to hike roaming charges after Brexit.
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Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said: “These notices make clear firms would be hit with a sledgehammer in the event of ‘no deal’.
"They also illustrate the extent of the disruption consumers can expect if ideology wins over evidence.
“Commitments to continue regional funding and maintain high environmental standards are positive.
"However extra costs, duplication of certification and interruptions to data flows would damage the economy, with a knock-on impact for living standards.
Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson brought her baby son Gabriel into the Commons chamber during a debate about proxy voting, which would enable pregnant or expectant MPs to appoint someone to vote on their behalf.
Ms Swinson was furious when Tory chairman Brandon Lewis broke pairing arrangements on a key Brexit bill earlier this year.
Mr Lewis had to apologise when he voted rather than abstaining on the bill. He had been paired with Ms Swinson, who was not present as she was about to give birth.
MPs have often been seen in the chamber during votes with their children, but not during active debates.
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