Rejected petition Refer MPs to their own Code of Conduct. Their duty to the Nation must prevail

In the recent EU referendum the vote to Brexit was too small to inflict such massive damage and far reaching consequences on this and future generations. It was a snapshot of opinion on 23rd June 2016 some of which will have been formed on misinformation.

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MPs have a duty to the Nation. The Nation is Scotland, NI, Wales and England and in this case Gibraltar. This duty prevails over any special duty to their constituents (or their party).

MPs Code of Conduct.

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Date submitted 11 July 2016
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