referendum
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And that may determine whether John Swinney can deliver another 2021 pledge which is sure to carry over into this year's manifesto - to hold a referendum on Scottish independence.
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“Today’s verdict is a referendum—from a jury, to an entire industry—that accountability has arrived.”
When the two-day referendum ended on Monday afternoon, exit polls initially showed the "No" vote leading by a small margin, but that grew to a substantial lead as the count progressed.
From BBC
In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences.
From BBC
The Welsh Conservatives said they would "cap council tax increases at 5% and require local referendums for any larger rises" giving residents "the power to approve or block excessive council tax rises".
From BBC
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