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European Union Referendum Bill

Proceeding contribution from Hilary Benn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Referendum Bill.

This Bill will set before the British people a clear and simple question: should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union? It is 11 words, but the answer will have profound consequences for the future of our country, as the people of the United Kingdom make the most important decision on our place in the world for 40 years. It is a decision that will affect the future journey of our proud and great islands; it is a decision the consequence of which will be felt by the people of our country for decades and generations to come; and it is a decision that will shape not only how we view our place in the world but how the rest of the world sees us.

We support the Bill and its passage through Parliament, but we also support Britain remaining a member of the EU. The same cannot be said of all the right hon. and hon. Members on the Conservative Benches.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
596 c1056 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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