UKIP.org - DOUBT ON EU DEBATE SUCCESS

Tuesday, 18th October 2011

UKIP Leader Nigel Farage says he holds little hope of a 'Yes' vote in the EU Referendum debate slated for October 27.

"Having this debate in Westminster is a good start, but with all party leaders demanding that their MPs reject the motion, I hold out little hope of a yes vote," he said.

"The timescale is deliberately short to make it hard for people to lobby their MPs, and the space for debate on such a massive issue is limited.

"The real debate is going on out there in the country, in people's homes, businesses and pubs.

"We know from many polls that a vast majority of people want this referendum, we learn next week how many of the MPs have the courage to support their constituents.

"I urge everybody to write to their MPs as soon as possible, they must be made aware of the strength of feeling on this matter. You can do so via www.theyworkforyou.com or directly to the House of Commons.

"I also call on Ed Miliband and his party to vote in favour of a referendum to apply the maximum pressure possible on David Cameron. This is Ed's chance to show that he is tune with the British people and is a proper democrat."

The motion to be put to the House of Commons next week reads:
"This motion calls upon the government to introduce a bill in next session of Parliament to provide for the holding of a referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the EU on the current terms, leave the EU, or renegotiate the terms of its membership in order to create a new relationship based on trade and cooperation."