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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1223

European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would repeal (remove) the European Communities Act 1972, which is the main law that made the UK part of the European Union and allowed EU rules to apply here. Essentially, it would remove the legal foundation for UK membership in the EU.

Presented by Mr Philip Hollobone.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote421 MPs
57% Ayes · 24143% Noes · 180
The democratic gap

43% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading