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Leaving the European Union has given politicians more power to pass laws without being challenged by the Commission.
Holding the powerful to account is an essential part of a strong democracy, and the Union was an independent authority responsible for holding Parliament to account. This might no longer be the case, though, because of the UK's withdrawal.
The vote to leave the EU succeeded by a less-than-2% majority, raising questions as to whether another vote should be held.