Member

Our democracy is incredibly precious. Each and every Member of this House owes their position to the British people, and they would do well to remember that. That we live in a country where fundamental decisions about our nation’s future are made by representatives of the people, chosen through free and fair elections, ought to be an immense source of pride. It is incumbent on us all—a sacred duty—to ensure that the will of the people is not subverted, undermined or diluted. We should therefore consider very carefully any changes to the process by which the British people express their will. When we do make such changes, they must always be designed to ensure that the British people can better hold their representatives to account, that would-be representatives can meaningfully put their case to the British people, and that our democratic process is conducted according to the national norms and practices that have made this country such a successful democracy for so long.