The hon. Gentleman and I are in rather similar positions. The Rhondda voted to leave, but I support remain; North East Somerset voted to remain, but he supports leave. Given what he has said about sovereignty, does he fully accept that all of us in this House are sent not as delegates but as representatives, and owe to our constituents our conscience as much as our vote?
Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 October 2016.
It occurred during Opposition day on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU.
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2016-17
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