Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-10-18-Speech-1-116"
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"Madam President, this framework agreement on the relationship between the Commission and this House introduced by the Lisbon Treaty – in reality, the EU Constitution – is said to bring about a more democratic governmental process. In truth, it is nothing but an illusion of democracy where none exists.
The following points are important. Lisbon has no democratic or moral authority in the UK, where the British people have been cheated by the ruling political class from giving their verdict on the treaty. The so-called changes in this agreement will in no way diminish the power and activity of the unelected and unaccountable Commission supported by this compliant House. In practice, the business of the EU will continue, as it always has done, in back rooms and behind closed doors.
In due course, the recommendation will be to vote resolutely against these proposals since we do not, and will not, recognise Lisbon unless and until it has been submitted to the British people for their decision. That is real democracy."@en1
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