In 1971, I voted against the then Common Market, and I voted for a referendum in 1975. Sadly, the country did not follow my advice, or we would not be doing what we are doing today. However, the Bill is deficient in one respect: it does not ask for a referendum until 2017. What we need is a referendum before the next election. Will the hon. Gentleman give that guarantee?
European Union (Referendum) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Dennis Skinner
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 5 July 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Referendum) Bill.
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