Proposed by Councillor Henwood, seconded by Councillor Wolff

Independent member motion

Council

1)    strongly condemns the politically-motivated proroguing of Parliament  - to stifle debate on Brexit - which left Oxford voters disenfranchised.

2)    recognises the divisions on Brexit - both within the City and Country - and wishes to re-state its support for a second referendum ⁽¹⁾ (now with Remain on the ballot paper) as the preferred way of resolving the current uncertainty

3)    stands in support of EU nationals who work or reside in the City - many of whom still face an uncertain future and commits to doing everything it can to assist them.

Council therefore

• requests the Leader to write to the City's MPs, now they have returned to Parliament, to campaign for a second referendum; and
• asks the Leader to help publicise information on the Europa Welcome service. 

(1) Motions on notice 23 July 2018 - Supporting a People's Vote on the final Brexit deal

This motion was not taken as the time allowed for debate had finished.