European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Debate between Lord Field of Birkenhead and Mike Gapes

Tuesday 12th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Frank Field]

Two great dramas are being played out. The Father of the House asked how we, as part of a representative system of government, should implement a referendum result. There has also been a drama on this side of the House. Two thirds of Labour constituencies voted to leave—

[Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op)]

But two thirds of Labour voters voted to remain.

[Frank Field]

I am not disputing that. If my hon. Friend wants to intervene, he can do so and give me another minute. I am not trying to impugn anybody’s motives, but when we signed up to the referendum, rather than the normal four sides of A4 of additions—