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Impact on UK Parliament Sovereignty

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The EU had a strong impact on UK Parliament Sovereignty.

  • There was several referendums over the EU
  • Parliament had a breakdown during Brexit negotiations
  • UK judges had to give precedence to EU law when making judgements (supremacy)
  • Political parties were divided
    • Theresa May could not pass a Brexit deal
    • David Cameron resigned
    • Boris Johnson was strengthened
    • Strengthened party support
  • Affected voting behaviour - leave/remain age divide

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