European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Debate
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Mike Gapes
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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Mike Gapes Excerpts(6 years, 10 months ago)
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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—