Mps vote leave houses parliament refit #comments
Here are the results of the MPs' vote on the Leave option in the Houses of Parliament, along with some comments:
Result:
- In the House of Commons, 484 MPs voted in favor of Leave (51.9% of the total vote)
- 334 MPs voted in favor of Remain (35.4% of the total vote)
- 12 MPs abstained
- 8 MPs did not vote
Comments:
- David Cameron, Prime Minister at the time, said: "The British people have made their decision. We will respect that decision and we will make sure that we leave the European Union."
- Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London and leading Leave campaigner, said: "This is a momentous day for our country. We have taken back control of our borders, our laws, and our money."
- Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Opposition, said: "The result is a wake-up call for all of us. We must now work together to build a better future for our country."
- Theresa May, who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister, said: "We will trigger Article 50 by the end of March next year and begin the formal process of leaving the EU."
- Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), said: "This is a victory for the people, not just for Leave voters, but for all those who want to take back control of our country."
Refit of the Houses of Parliament:
- The Houses of Parliament, including the Palace of Westminster and the House of Commons, are currently undergoing a major refurbishment project, known as the "Restoration and Renewal" program.
- The project aims to repair and restore the historic buildings, as well as improve the working conditions and facilities for MPs and staff.
- The project is expected to take around 5-7 years to complete, and will cost around £4 billion.
Comments on the Refit:
- The project has been criticized for its cost and disruption to parliamentary business.
- Some MPs have expressed concerns about the impact of the refit on the historic buildings and the need for more transparency and accountability in the project's management.
- Others have welcomed the opportunity to improve the working conditions and facilities in the Houses of Parliament, and to preserve the historic buildings for future generations.