European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Debate

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Mike Gapes

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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (Programme) (No. 3)

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Mike Gapes Excerpts

Points of Order
Tuesday 12th June 2018

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Field of Birkenhead Portrait Frank Field
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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 Portrait Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op)
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But two thirds of Labour voters voted to remain.

Lord Field of Birkenhead Portrait Frank Field
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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—

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