Debate on the UK applying to join the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate, relating to the e-petition on the UK re-joining the EU, is scheduled for 12 October 2026. The debate will be led by Tony Vaughan MP.
Documents to download
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The Treaty of Lisbon: Government and Parliamentary views on a referendum (190KB PDF)
This Note looks at the present and past governments’ views on holding referendums on the ratification of EC Treaties. It focuses in particular on the Treaty of Lisbon and the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. It also looks at parliamentary debate and public opinion on the referendum issue
Documents to download
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The Treaty of Lisbon: Government and Parliamentary views on a referendum (190KB PDF)
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