That could happen if the Government were prepared to start putting those arguments. However, as things stand, because the tail is wagging the dog and because the Government are running scared of a party that is polling only 10% or 12%, they are prepared to put this country’s interests at risk and not make the case for European co-operation and the European Union in a positive, regular and consistent manner. Unfortunately, I do not think the issue will be resolved until there is a change of Administration and we have a Government with a commitment to take these issues seriously and put them forward in a positive manner.
European Union (Referendum) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mike Gapes
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 22 November 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Referendum) Bill.
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