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'''Labour for a Referendum''' ('''LfR''') was a political campaign by members of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] that seeks a referendum in the [[United Kingdom]] on the [[European Union]]. The movement was set up following a pledge by the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] to hold an in–out vote if re-elected in [[United Kingdom general election, 2015]]. In the election campaign, Labour Party policy was that such a referendum would be an unnecessary distraction from government priorities. Following the Conservative victory in that election, the Labour Party committed to supporting passage of a Referendum Bill through Parliament {{snd}} thus achieving the result sought by this campaign.
'''Labour for a Referendum''' ('''LfR''') was a political campaign by members of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] that sought a referendum in the [[United Kingdom]] on the [[European Union]]. The movement was set up following a pledge by the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] to hold an in–out vote if re-elected in [[2015 United Kingdom general election]]. In the election campaign, Labour Party policy was that such a referendum would be an unnecessary distraction from government priorities. Following the Conservative victory in that election, the Labour Party committed to supporting passage of a Referendum Bill through Parliament {{snd}} thus achieving the result sought by this campaign.


The campaign was chaired by [[JML (John Mills Limited)|JML]] chairman and Labour party donor [[John Mills (businessman)|John Mills]], and directed by Dominic Moffitt, with party support from over 50 councillors, three council leaders and MPs including [[Kate Hoey]], [[John McDonnell (politician)|John McDonnell]] and [[Keith Vaz]], the campaign aims to move the policy of the Labour Party to one which supports a referendum on membership of the EU, with the intention that this might help to secure a victory in the 2015 general election.<ref name="lfr">{{cite web|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/05/labour-divisions-over-eu-emerge-mps-launch-pro-referendum-group|title=Labour divisions over EU emerge as MPs launch pro-referendum group|author=|date=|work=newstatesman.com|accessdate=3 March 2016}}</ref>
The campaign was chaired by [[JML (John Mills Limited)|JML]] chairman and Labour party donor [[John Mills (businessman)|John Mills]], and directed by Dominic Moffitt, with party support from over 50 councillors, three council leaders and MPs including [[Kate Hoey]], [[John McDonnell (politician)|John McDonnell]] and [[Keith Vaz]], the campaign aimed to move the policy of the Labour Party to one which supports a referendum on membership of the EU, with the intention that this might help to secure a victory in the 2015 general election.<ref name="lfr">{{cite web|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/05/labour-divisions-over-eu-emerge-mps-launch-pro-referendum-group|title=Labour divisions over EU emerge as MPs launch pro-referendum group|author=|date=13 May 2013|work=newstatesman.com|accessdate=3 March 2016}}</ref>


Former [[Northern Ireland]] spokesman [[Jim Dowd (politician)|Jim Dowd MP]] said: "I have been a supporter of this cause for many years and firmly believe the Labour Party must commit to a referendum before the European elections next year. As the Tories tear themselves apart over this issue, Labour for a Referendum provides the opportunity to unite the party on giving the people a say on our future in the EU."<ref name="lfr"/>
Former [[Northern Ireland]] spokesman [[Jim Dowd (politician)|Jim Dowd MP]] said: "I have been a supporter of this cause for many years and firmly believe the Labour Party must commit to a referendum before the European elections next year. As the Tories tear themselves apart over this issue, Labour for a Referendum provides the opportunity to unite the party on giving the people a say on our future in the EU."<ref name="lfr"/>


==Notable supporters==
==Notable supporters==
Since its launch in May 2013, it attracted support from a number of councillors, MPs and party activists.<ref>http://labourforareferendum.com/</ref>{{Dead link|date=September 2016}}
After it launched in May 2013, it attracted support from a number of councillors, MPs and party activists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://labourforareferendum.com/ |title=Labour Group Calls on Party Leadership to Back EU Referendum |accessdate=13 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513150422/http://labourforareferendum.com/ |archivedate=13 May 2013 |website=Labour for a Referendum }}</ref>


*[[Jim Dowd (politician)|Jim Dowd]], MP for Lewisham West and Penge and former Northern Ireland spokesman
*[[Jim Dowd (politician)|Jim Dowd]], MP for Lewisham West and Penge and former Northern Ireland spokesman
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*David Drew, former MP for Stroud
*David Drew, former MP for Stroud
*Kevin Meagher, associate editor of ''Labour Uncut''
*Kevin Meagher, associate editor of ''Labour Uncut''
*[[Owen Jones (writer)|Owen Jones]], ''Guardian'' columinst
*[[Owen Jones (writer)|Owen Jones]], ''Guardian'' columnist
*Richard Wilson
*Richard Wilson


==Status following general election==
==Status following the 2015 general election==
Following the May [[2015 United Kingdom general election]], the Labour Party declared that it would support the parliamentary bill for the [[2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum]], achieving the aim of the campaign. {{As of|2015|June|13}}, the status of the group was unclear and its web site appeared to be closed.
{{As of|2015|June|13}}, the status of the group is unclear: the web site appears to be closed and more importantly, following the General Election in May 2015, the Labour Party has declared that it will support the [[Proposed referendum on United Kingdom membership of the European Union|Referendum Bill]] in Parliamcampaign.s achieving the aim of the campaign


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:19, 1 November 2023

Labour for a Referendum
Formation13 May 2013
TypePolitical movement
PurposeThe holding of a referendum on Britain's continued membership of the European Union
Location
Region served
United Kingdom
Key people
John Mills
(Chairman)
Brendan Chilton
(Campaign Director)
WebsiteLabour for a Referendum
Part of a series of articles on
Brexit

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union

Glossary of terms
Background
2016 EU referendum
Campaigns
Leave campaigns
Remain campaigns
Outcome
Notice of withdrawal
Negotiations
Withdrawal agreement
Legislation
Impact
EU–UK relations
Relations with EU member states
Opposition
Calls for a second referendum
Timeline
Bloomberg speech Jan 2013
Referendum Bill blockedJan 2014
European Parliament election May 2014
2015 general election May 2015
Renegotiation begins Jun 2015
Referendum Act passed Dec 2015
Renegotiation concluded Feb 2016
Referendum held Jun 2016
David Cameron resigns as PM Jul 2016
Theresa May becomes PM Jul 2016
Article 50 judgement Jan 2017
Brexit plan presentedFeb 2017
Notification Act passed Mar 2017
Article 50 invoked Mar 2017
Repeal Bill plan presentedMar 2017
2017 general election Jun 2017
Brexit negotiations begin Jun 2017
Withdrawal Act passedJun 2018
Chequers plan presented Jul 2018
Withdrawal agreement plan presented July 2018
Withdrawal agreement released Nov 2018
Scottish Continuity Bill blockedDec 2018
Meaningful votes Jan–Mar 2019
Brexit delayed until 12 April Mar 2019
Cooper–Letwin Act passed Apr 2019
Brexit delayed until 31 October Apr 2019
European Parliament election May 2019
Theresa May resigns as PM Jul 2019
Boris Johnson becomes PM Jul 2019
Prorogation and annulment Aug–Sep 2019
Benn Act passed Sep 2019
Withdrawal agreement revised Oct 2019
Brexit delayed until 31 January Oct 2019
2019 general election Dec 2019
Agreement Act passed Jan 2020
UK leaves the European Union Jan 2020
Implementation period begins Jan 2020
UK–EU trade deal agreed Dec 2020
Future Relationship Act passed Dec 2020
Scottish Continuity Act passed Dec 2020
Implementation period ends Dec 2020
New EU–UK relationship begins Jan 2021
UK–EU trade deal ratified Apr 2021
Windsor Framework released Feb 2023
Windsor framework adopted Mar 2023

Labour for a Referendum (LfR) was a political campaign by members of the Labour Party that sought a referendum in the United Kingdom on the European Union. The movement was set up following a pledge by the Conservative Party to hold an in–out vote if re-elected in 2015 United Kingdom general election. In the election campaign, Labour Party policy was that such a referendum would be an unnecessary distraction from government priorities. Following the Conservative victory in that election, the Labour Party committed to supporting passage of a Referendum Bill through Parliament  – thus achieving the result sought by this campaign.

The campaign was chaired by JML chairman and Labour party donor John Mills, and directed by Dominic Moffitt, with party support from over 50 councillors, three council leaders and MPs including Kate Hoey, John McDonnell and Keith Vaz, the campaign aimed to move the policy of the Labour Party to one which supports a referendum on membership of the EU, with the intention that this might help to secure a victory in the 2015 general election.[1]

Former Northern Ireland spokesman Jim Dowd MP said: "I have been a supporter of this cause for many years and firmly believe the Labour Party must commit to a referendum before the European elections next year. As the Tories tear themselves apart over this issue, Labour for a Referendum provides the opportunity to unite the party on giving the people a say on our future in the EU."[1]

Notable supporters

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After it launched in May 2013, it attracted support from a number of councillors, MPs and party activists.[2]

Status following the 2015 general election

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Following the May 2015 United Kingdom general election, the Labour Party declared that it would support the parliamentary bill for the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, achieving the aim of the campaign. As of 13 June 2015, the status of the group was unclear and its web site appeared to be closed.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Labour divisions over EU emerge as MPs launch pro-referendum group". newstatesman.com. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Labour Group Calls on Party Leadership to Back EU Referendum". Labour for a Referendum. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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