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Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Absolutely to the contrary. The Union is protected because it recognises the different parts within it—whether Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Devolution has strengthened the Union, but it will be weakened by these proposals, because the Bill fundamentally goes against the concept of the representation of smaller nations within a United Kingdom.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
517 c666 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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