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  • Britain: Referendum to be shelved

    06/02/2005 12:23:13 PM PDT · by Ernest_at_the_Beach · 28 replies · 649+ views
    This Is London ^ | 2 June 2005 | Joe Murphy and Jason Beattie, Evening Standard
    Jack Straw is today preparing to pull the plug on Britain's referendum on the EU constitution. Look here too • Comment: Crisis that will test Blair's talent for reinvention • Discuss on our messageboards Senior Whitehall sources said the Foreign Secretary will announce on Monday that the Bill paving the way for Britain's vote is to be put on hold. The move, which follows "no" votes by the French and Dutch, is a further sign the controversial treaty is in its death throes. Other stories: Britain to scrap EU referendum Girl re-arrested in 'hanging' probeAnger as UK retains hours opt-outG8...