Tag Archives: Referendum

UPDATE: democracy arrives at the House of Lords

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

A brief update as to the franchise for the EU referendum.  The franchise is based upon those eligible to vote in UK general elections – this is why EU citizens are not allowed to vote, even though they can vote … Continue reading →

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Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

“Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?” That is the question proposed in Section 1(4) of the European Union Referendum Bill (HC Bill 2). The equivalent question in Welsh will also be posed for voters in … Continue reading →

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One Referendum or Two?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

How many referendums (referenda?) would be required to effect Scotland’s independence? Continue reading →

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