It is all about inconsistency. Another referendum is being considered in my constituency about the future of the elected mayoralty of Torbay Council. It would be somewhat bizarre, assuming these amendments are passed, if a 17-year-old could decide on the future of Britain in Europe, but could not decide who is going to run the local council because the franchise remains at 18. That is why I do not support a pick and mix.
European Union Referendum Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Kevin Foster
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 June 2015.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union Referendum Bill.
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