Referendums are very much in the news again. I have a principled objection to them and have previously developed my objection, not least during debate on the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill. One of the arguments advanced in favour of their use is that a referendum helps isolate an issue. However, let me develop…
Are referendums a good or bad idea? We had lengthy discussions in the Lords on the issue when the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill was before the House. Parliament has legislated for referendums in different parts of the UK and they have been promised by political parties on different issues. The question of a…
