Jim Dobbin

Former Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton

Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU

There have been a number of votes in Parliament on if there should be a national referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union.

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Jim Dobbin generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU

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Major votes

  • On 5 Jul 2013: Jim Dobbin was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2011: Jim Dobbin voted against a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2011: Jim Dobbin was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — New Clause 11 — Referendum on EU Membership If Referendum Opposes Transfer of Powers Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 22 Nov 2013: Jim Dobbin was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Clause 1 — Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU on 23 October 2014 Show vote
  • On 15 May 2013: Jim Dobbin was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — EU Referendum Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Jim Dobbin voted against requiring a referendum before the UK ratified the Treaty of Lisbon, a foundation of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Jim Dobbin voted against enabling a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Jim Dobbin voted against a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union (EU) Show vote

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