European Council Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Chris Bryant Excerpts
Monday 22nd February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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I certainly take on board the right hon. Gentleman’s point, but this is not a party political issue. This is an issue for all people and all voters to get involved in. They might vote Conservative at a general election but decide to vote either in or out in the referendum—and the same with Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green or whatever. This should be a giant democratic exercise in accountability. We are asking questions about sovereignty, but this is a huge sovereign decision by the British people. I know I can sometimes upset Labour voters, but I would say to them, “Put aside what you think about this Government or that rule or that law, and think about the future of your country. Think about the big picture and then make the choice.”

Chris Bryant Portrait Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)
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Be nice for a change.

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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I’m always nice.