Several of us have serious worries about undermining not just the sovereignty of Parliament, but the sanctity of the general election. My right hon. Friend will know that Edmund Burke said in the 18th century that he was a representative, not a delegate. It is noteworthy that he was removed by the electors of Bristol in a general election shortly thereafter.
Recall of MPs Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Jackson of Peterborough
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 October 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Recall of MPs Bill.
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