Europe: Renegotiation

Debate between Mike Wood and David Lidington

Tuesday 10th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lidington]

I agree with my hon. Friend.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that the referendum at the end of these negotiations must be final and that there can be no question of second chances or further renegotiation if people choose to leave the European Union?

[Mr Lidington]

Yes. The decision that the British people make will be binding. As the Prime Minister said, this is probably the most important vote for the future of this country that any of us who are of voting age will take part in during our lifetimes. The idea that one can then somehow go away and think again is at odds with reality and at odds, too, with the procedure spelled out in the treaties.