What use is sovereignty when MPs deny their conscience over Brexit?

The majority in both houses believe leaving the EU is a disastrous idea. But only a principled few have tried to steer Britain away from its fate

'The first duty of an MP is to do what he [or she] thinks " is right and necessary for the honour and safety of Great Britain. His second duty is to his constituents, of whom he is the representative but not the delegate."

These are the wise words of Sir Winston Churchill, ignored by the majority of our elected representatives in last week's vote on the Brexit bill.

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