Peter Tapsell

Former Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle

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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Peter Tapsell generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU:

  • On 17 Oct 2014: Peter Tapsell was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill Show vote
  • On 22 Nov 2013: Peter Tapsell voted against requiring a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union be held specifically on the 23rd of October 2014; retaining instead a more general requirement to hold one by the end of 2017 Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2013: Peter Tapsell voted in favour of a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show vote
  • On 15 May 2013: Peter Tapsell voted to express regret that the Government had not included proposals for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in their legislative programme. Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2011: Peter Tapsell voted for a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2011: Peter Tapsell was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — New Clause 11 — Referendum on EU Membership If Referendum Opposes Transfer of Powers Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Peter Tapsell voted to require a referendum before the UK ratified the Treaty of Lisbon, a foundation of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Peter Tapsell voted to seek to enable a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Peter Tapsell was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union — rejected Show vote

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