Labour for a Referendum

Labour for a Referendum
Formation 13 May 2013
Type Political movement
Purpose The holding of a referendum on Britain's continued membership of the European Union
Location
Region served
 United Kingdom
Key people
 John Mills
(Chairman)
Dominic Moffitt
(Campaign Director)
Website Labour for a Referendum

Labour for a Referendum (LfR) is a political campaign by members of the 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 to hold an in-out vote if re-elected in 2015.

The campaign is 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 (politician) 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 will help to secure a victory in the General Election in 2015.[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

Since its launch in May 2013, it has attracted support from a number of councillors, MPs and party activists.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/05/labour-divisions-over-eu-emerge-mps-launch-pro-referendum-group
  2. ↑ http://labourforareferendum.com/