We are a parliamentary democracy; we don't function by plebiscite. It's dangerous. I don't believe in referendums – Hitler and Mussolini organised referendums. (Sting (musician))

We are a parliamentary democracy; we don't function by plebiscite. It's dangerous. I don't believe in referendums – Hitler and Mussolini organised referendums.

Sting (musician)

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