Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate Debate

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Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate

John Bercow Excerpts
Thursday 26th September 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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We come now to the general debate on principles of democracy and the rights of the electorate. We have until 5 o’clock. I have spoken to the Minister, who has undertaken to try to deliver an economical speech, although of course he does have the Floor and it is important that we hear the Government’s position.