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Commons Debate pack by Neil Johnston and Sarah Priddy. It was first published on Wednesday, 28 November 2018. It was last updated on Thursday, 29 November 2018.


E-petition 226071: Stop possible second referendum on EU membership

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 3 December at 4.30pm onĀ e-petition 226071 relating to leaving the European Union. Paul Scully MP will lead the debate.

The petition says a second referendum on Brexit should be stopped.

Currently the Government has no plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit. Some commentators have argued that the people should be given a final say on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU, particularly if Parliament rejects the draft withdrawal agreement.

If a second Brexit referendum were to be held Parliament would be required to pass an Act to enable for it to take place. This could either be an Act that deals solely with a referendum or could be another Act that includes provisions for a referendum alongside other provisions related to Brexit.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CDP-2018-0267 
Related items
EU Membership: Second Referendum
Monday, 3 December 2018
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny UK membership of EU Brexit
Legislation
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
Published by
House of Commons Library
Link
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