I always thought the Speaker's role was simply that of a chairman of the

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If we don't like our executive we can vote it out. If you want to see how undemocratic the Commission is, see how they have ignored or overturned numerous referendums around Europe when people voted the 'wrong' way. France, Netherlands, Greece and Ireland have all had popular votes overturned or made to vote again until they get it right. Sound familiar?

Italy wasn't allowed to set its own Keynesian budget after the people had voted for a left-right coalition opposed to austerity policies.

Well, yes, but that’s because EU countries are part of a larger democracy, one which they signed up to. In the same way that counties in England are part of a larger democracy. My county votes to Remain but we’re leaving, does that mean that Surrey doesn’t have democracy?

As I said, I understand the point of view - from both sides.