The GSD has welcomed the Advocate General’s opinion in the proceedings currently before the European Court of Justice that an Article 50 notification of departure from the EU given by a Member State is capable of being withdrawn.

GSD Leader Keith Azopardi said: “Clearly we need to await the Court’s own judgment but this is a welcome first step in the process. Much may change from now till the end of the year and if circumstances change so as to deliver a People’s Vote or an opportunity for the UK to withdraw its Article 50 notification the GSD would fully support those developments.”

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