Surely it goes somewhat further than that; if the Government put forward a referendum that they are trying to win and they lose it, that damages their credibility.
European Union Bill
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Lord Hamilton of Epsom
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 13 June 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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