EU referendum fight goes to court

Date: Monday, 9 June 2008

Source: BBC News

 

Millionaire Stuart Wheeler is going to the High Court later to challenge the government's decision not to hold a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty.

 

Gordon Brown has ruled out a public vote, saying the treaty does not alter the UK's constitution.

But Mr Wheeler, 73, has won the right to a judicial review of that decision. He says the public had "a legitimate expectation" of a referendum.

The government has said it is "confident" its case is strong.

In March, MPs voted by 346 votes to 206 to approve the EU (Amendment) Bill.

 

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