I hope it works. ~Ian~ Downing Street was thrown into panic last night by a rebel Tory bid to force an early referendum on quitting the EU. In a direct challenge to the Prime Minister’s authority, Conservative MP Adam Afriyie said people did not trust David Cameron’s pledge to hold a vote on Europe in 2017. Backed by Tory and Labour Eurosceptics, he is set to force a Commons vote on the issue in five weeks’ time. If he wins, it would mean Parliament had ruled that the referendum should be fast-forwarded to next October. Mr Cameron reacted with fury when he learned of the proposal last night – and immediately vowed to stop it at all costs. Downing Street made it clear the Prime Minister will refuse point-blank to accelerate the referendum. In a defiant response, a No10 spokesman said: ‘We will not allow this amendment to be passed under any circumstances. The PM will not let it stand.’
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:20:34 +0000
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