26/10/07 - Labour MP's Double Standards Or Advance Notice Of A Broken Promise?

North Swindon Labour MP Michael Wills in his role as a junior Justice Minister he has promised any significant changes to the powers of Parliament would be put to a referendum.   Michael Wills said any "fundamental alteration in the powers of Parliament was likely to make a vote by the public necessary."

He spoke after the government said a written constitution could be introduced following wide consultation.

The Conservatives called Mr Wills' comments "extraordinary" following a vote on the EU treaty being ruled out.

Following Mr Wills' comments, shadow justice secretary Nick Herbert said: "This is extraordinary given that the government has spent the last month arguing against giving the people a say over such matters.

"No one will believe a government minister who promises a referendum when they have reneged on a manifesto promise to hold a referendum on the EU constitution."

Cllr Justin Tomlinson, North Swindon Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, "As if anyone would trust a thing Labour said on giving people a say?!  Their broken promises on the EU Treaty referendum and the 'bottling' of a General Election when their poll ratings slumped proves they will only ever do what suits their own desperate politial needs.  It is frightening to think without the 'snap' election we are left with these spin obsessed people meddling with the powers of our country - roll on a General Election."