European Union (Amendment) Bill

I thank my hon. Friend. However, the promise came after a major statement in the Commons by the then Prime Minister that totally changed party policy on a referendum and therefore had much greater significance than simply a couple of lines in the manifesto. If we want to stop the disillusionment with and cynicism about politics, we must recognise that the people out there expect us to keep our promises. That is why I believe that we on the Labour Benches are honour bound to abide by our commitment to a referendum.