Sentences with phrase «for referendum on»

The purpose of this Act was to build momentum for a referendum on constitutional recognition, and initially included a sunset clause of two years.

Citizens in Catalonia are gearing up for a referendum on independence from Spain, planned for 1 October.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond confirms Conservative MPs will be told to vote against Monday's motion for a referendum on EU membership.

Mark Pritchard, secretary of the 1922 committee of Tory MPs, said that, while a referendum on changes to the Lords was desirable, it would not be good enough on its own and would reopen Tory demands for a referendum on the EU.

It comes ahead of a speech by David Cameron in Amsterdam on Friday which is expected to argue for a referendum on future changes to the UK's relationship with the EU.

At least five members of the Government, including aides to Cabinet Ministers, are considering resigning in protest after No 10 rejected backbench demands for a referendum on the issue.

Brown quotes Kenneth Clarke, the shadow business secretary, as saying that calls for a referendum on the Lisbon treaty were «crackpot» and «daft».

Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan has launched a campaign for a referendum on Britain's membership to the European Union.

As for the referendum on electoral reform held in this parliament, it resolves nothing.

Thousands of people across Scotland, including volunteers and police, are readying the ballot boxes, polling stations and counts for the referendum on Thursday.

A Brooklyn lawyer argued before Supreme Court Justice Richard Platkin that the ballot language for a referendum on casino gambling is improperly misleading.

Andrew Mackness, chairman of Rochester and Strood Conservatives, said: «I am astonished and disgusted by Mark Reckless» decision - only 48 hours ago he proclaimed his support for the Conservatives and their plans for a referendum on Europe and he gave me assurances he wouldn't defect.

I am astonished and disgusted by Mark Reckless» decision - only 48 hours ago he proclaimed his support for the Conservatives and their plans for a referendum on Europe and he gave me assurances he wouldn't defect.

A Conservative backbencher who claimed MPs should be talking about issues that matter to voters ahead of the rebel EU amendment on Europe, is to introduce a bill paving the way for a referendum on the UK's EU membership.

From Owen Smith, who was sacked from the shadow cabinet for calling for a referendum on the Brexit outcome

It's worth keeping an eye on the progress of the NAME bill - the measure that paves the way for a referendum on AV and a reduction in the number of Commons seats.

Voting system: Bill will be brought forward for referendum on changing to AV but parties will be able to campaign on opposite sides of argument

It follows an announcement at the beginning of November by David Cameron and Nick Clegg setting out plans to devolve control of Landfill Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax and to pave the way for a referendum on transferring part control of income tax.

2.51 pm: Mark Pritchard, the secretary of the Conservative backbench 1922 committee who recently got onto the front page of the Daily Telegraph by calling for a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU, has issued a statement responding to Chris Huhne's Tea Party jibe.

In October 2011 a total 79 of his MPs voted for a Commons motion calling for a referendum on Britain's relationship with the EU, even though Mr Cameron had ordered his party to oppose it.

Revive the proposal discussed by some Lib Dems in the last parliament and fight for a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union.

Instead, reformers are meant to be cheered that at least Labour's next manifesto will now include not only the detailed Lords reform plan contained in that draft bill but also a pledge for a referendum on the alternative vote system of election for the Commons.

The belief of Kanu and IPOB is that such an act would «send a strong signal» to Nigerians that it is serious about its quest for a referendum on Biafra.

Alan Rosa, Executive Director of the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC), was shocked by the board's failure, last week, to okay a public hearing for a referendum on establishing a sewer district.

Cameron, who is expected to set out plans next month for a referendum on British membership of the EU, has received a blow as polling shows that such a move is unlikely to impress former Tory voters who are expressing support for the UK Independence party (Ukip).

MPs have unanimously approved a bill paving the way for a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union in four years» time.

In a letter to the Observer today, a powerful alliance of public figures ranging from the author Philip Pullman and actor Jonathan Pryce to the musician Brian Eno launch a fresh campaign for a referendum on PR on the same day as the next general election.

A Labour MP has called for a referendum on Europe as soon as possible,, claiming the «divide between Parliament and people was unsustainable».

The UK government plans to publish a white paper on extending devolution later this month, in a bid to counter the Scottish government's plans for a referendum on independence next year, which are being unveiled on Monday 30 November, St Andrew's Day.

They weren't even offering a firm commitment to pull a three line whip on their existing manifesto commitment for a referendum on AV.

Different pressure groups from the South East and the South South rose from a meeting in Umuahia over the weekend calling for a referendum on the...

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is likely to announce 5 May 2011 as the date for a referendum on voting reform that could pave the way for the introduction of the alternative voting (AV) system.

This could give it the extra bargaining power they want as they try to secure the best post-Brexit deal for Scotland — and of course, in the push for another referendum on Scottish independence.

He promised a consultation on changing the voting system - but he said there were «no plans» for a referendum on this issue before the next election.

Nearly 100 of David Cameron's backbenchers signed the letter, which urges the prime minister to legislate for a referendum on Britain's continued membership of the European Union.

Gordon Brown's hopes of a smooth election campaign suffered a setback today after the Sun newspaper threatened to push for a referendum on Europe right up until the poll date.

However, calls for a referendum on the treaty were reiterated today by the Conservatives, as shadow foreign secretary William Hague said the prime minister «can not walk away» from calling a poll on the treaty.

It shows Clegg calling for a referendum on Europe.

The Lib Dem leader previously refused to back calls for a referendum on the EU treaty, arguing it was not necessary as the document appeared to differ sufficiently from the failed EU constitution.

That reduction is proportionately much greater for Nick Clegg's party and was only accepted by the junior coalition partners in return for the referendum on AV.

Former Shadow Education Secretary Tristram Hunt will also call for a referendum on whether England should have its own parliament similar to the devolved legislatures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Cameron and Clegg have both said that they see no need for a referendum on Lords reform, because voters backed the idea at the 2010 general election, but Labour are demanding one and, with Tory rebels threatening to support them, ministers may decide that granting a referendum is the only way to get the legislation through the Commons.

The council is expected to pass the same - sex marriage bill next month, but the measure continues to face strong opposition from a number of groups that are pushing for a referendum on the issue.

If elected, has promised to press for a referendum on whether Britain should remain a member.

He will then launch a debate on the secondary legislation to set the date for the referendum on 23 June and to allow the Electoral Commission to designate the two «lead» campaigns.

On criminal justice and asylum, the Lib Dems give a different weight to rights and responsibilities, and they favour more proportional voting systems, although with Labour's support for a referendum on the alternative vote this is now a debate about the nature rather than the principle of reform.

Andrew Rosindell (Con, has bad things in his basement) says the British people are «crying out» for a referendum on the EU.

The justice secretary, who has been arguing against eurosceptics for the duration of his 42 - year parliamentary career, hit out at those calling for a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU in the wake of the eurocrisis.

David Cameron is expected to announce this afternoon that he backs plans for a referendum on giving the Welsh Assembly jurisdiction on law - making powers.

Plans for a referendum on further Welsh devolution should be put on hold for the time being, the Welsh secretary has said.