Sentences with phrase «option of a second referendum»

Thus, for the Brexit secretary to categorically exclude the option of a second referendum is denying the people their devolved sovereign right to re-evaluate their initial judgment in light of more complete information.

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For all this controversy, Cable believes a second referendum on the Brexit deal, including an option to remain a member of the EU, is vital.

In fact, the only second referendum whose effect would be clear is one where the options are to leave on the terms that have been negotiated or to reject those terms and hope we can get something better before being forced, under the terms of Article 50, to leave without having negotiated any terms at all.

That's why, as MPs start the second reading of the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill on 6 September, I am tabling an amendment that would rewrite the referendum question to allow people to choose from a wider range of voting systems, including properly proportional options such as the additional member system (used in elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Greater London Assembly) and the single transferable vote (used in Northern Ireland).

But he says parliament should have the option of voting for a second referendum.

Former PM says Commons should get free vote on final Brexit deal in which parliament can accept or reject the final outcome, with the option of ordering a second referendum.