Do referendums help politicians make difficult decisions?

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Should referendums be held more regularly? Lord Tyler explains why he thinks politicians should avoid calling a referendum because there is a difficult decision to make. 

You can also see Lord Winston's view of how the UK, where referendums are rare, compares to countries where referendums are more common.

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