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Was he consulted before Hon Paul Goldsmith announced that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”; if so, what did he say?

Answered Question 6718 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was he consulted before Hon Paul Goldsmith announced that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”; if so, what did he say?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

Yes, we had an informal conversation updating on the timing.