"Public opposition to GM crops is being overridden by a government
determined to back the industry"

"the government's view is that there is "no scientific case" for a
total  ban. ... campaigners, suspect that the Environment Secretary,
David Miliband, is looking for a way to overcome public opposition."

OPINION
Where there is a clear political will of the people then we should
exercise our right to decide by plebiscite.  In 2005 the Swiss  people,

following a citizens' law initiative, decided "in favor of a five-year
ban on the use of genetically modified plants and animals in farming"
(Reuters).  Under two percent of registered voters can place such a
proposal on the public agenda and compel parliament to debate it.
Parliament may pass the proposal as law, put forward an alternative or
reject the proposal. In the latter two cases a binding plebiscite of
the
whole electorate must be held.

I&R ~ GB Citizens' Initiative and Referendum
a campaign for direct democracy in Britain
http://www.iniref.org/