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<p>There are no plans to establish a public inquiry. The independent Electoral Commission
is responsible for ensuring that elections and referendums are run effectively and
in accordance with the law. It regulates the spending of, and donations and loans,
to political parties and other campaigners.</p><p> </p><p>It is not acceptable for
any organisation to breach electoral procedures – and it is regrettable that fines
have been levied on multiple groups on both sides of the referendum campaigns. Pro-Remain
groups outspent pro-Leave groups by £4 million in the referendum campaign.</p><p>
</p><p>With 17.4 million votes to leave the European Union, more people voted for
Brexit than have ever voted for anything else in the United Kingdom. Almost three
quarters of the electorate took part in the referendum. The result was a bigger popular
vote than won by any government in history. The will of the British people must be
respected and delivered. The public delivered a clear verdict and that is what the
Government is implementing.</p>
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