The example that the hon. Gentleman gives is an argument for recall. The Member of Parliament he describes, whose views were apparently at odds with those in her constituency, was nevertheless elected seven times in seven general elections despite holding those views. You can trust your constituents, and that is a case in point.
Recall of MPs Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
(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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