Sentences with phrase «in calling for a referendum»

12:38 - Fiona Bruce, the Tory MP for Congleton, pays tribute to John Baron for his «tremendous stirling work» in calling for a referendum.

Unlock Democracy's protest on Saturday succeeded in attracting support from Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg and the group is hoping its efforts will help strengthen the party's resolve in calling for a referendum on electoral reform as coalition negotiations continue.

The comptroller echoed Mahoney in calling for the referendum to take place, while Miner questioned the legitimacy of holding a referendum while voters are unsure of what they are voting for.

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Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Catalonia Sunday to call for unity, voicing their opposition to last week's non-binding and referendum on independence on October 1 that was declared illegal by the Spanish government and constitutional court.

In France, Marine Le Pen of the anti-immigration National Front is calling for a French exit, or «Frexit,» referendum (memorably billing herself «Madame Frexit»).

Greece continues to hog the market spotlight after Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unexpectedly called for a July 5 referendum following the collapse of bailout talks in Brussels over the weekend.

Victory for the «Yes» vote in Metro Vancouver's upcoming transportation referendum will benefit people from all walks of life, according to the broad - based Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, which calls the referendum «one of the most important decisions facing our region for the next generation.»

Canadian governments called Timorese independence a «lost cause» for two decades, but then engaged actively in the 1999 independence referendum and in post-conflict reconstruction.

In 2012, Amazon backed a coalition called Washington United for Marriage to help foster support for Referendum 74, which legalized same - sex marriage in Washington statIn 2012, Amazon backed a coalition called Washington United for Marriage to help foster support for Referendum 74, which legalized same - sex marriage in Washington statin Washington state.

In a polarising referendum called by the radical leftist government of Alexis Tsipras at only eight days notice, Greeks voted by more than 60 % to 40 % in support of the prime minister, spurning the extra austerity demanded mainly by Germany and the International Monetary Fund in return for an extension of bailout fundIn a polarising referendum called by the radical leftist government of Alexis Tsipras at only eight days notice, Greeks voted by more than 60 % to 40 % in support of the prime minister, spurning the extra austerity demanded mainly by Germany and the International Monetary Fund in return for an extension of bailout fundin support of the prime minister, spurning the extra austerity demanded mainly by Germany and the International Monetary Fund in return for an extension of bailout fundin return for an extension of bailout funds.

LONDON — Two of the biggest investors in Scotland on Wednesday warned of the consequences of a «Yes» vote for independence there amid opinion polls showing next week's referendum has become too close to call.

The most recent five - day stretch of gains came despite pundits calling for some selling early last week on worries about the referendum results in Italy last week — and the effect it may have on Italy's struggling banking sector — and the likelihood that the Federal Reserve may well begin to tighten the monetary reins this week.

A Conservative British lawmaker called for him to testify in a parliamentary inquiry over Russian meddling in Britain's referendum to leave the European Union.

... came up with an idea that led to the foundation of a company called Cambridge Analytica, a data analytics firm that went on to claim a major role in the Leave campaign for Britain's EU membership referendum, and later became a key figure in digital operations during Donald Trump's election campaign.

VANCOUVER — Victory for the «Yes» vote in Metro Vancouver's upcoming transportation referendum will benefit people from all walks of life, according to the broad - based Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, which calls the referendum «one of the most important decisions facing our region for the next generation.»

Carole James and the New Democrats have been calling for the HST referendum to be held as soon as possible, in order to bring certainty for B.C. families, businesses, and investors.

One of the most extraordinary aspects of this referendum was the extent to which bodies which had no business recommending a vote one way or the other took sides: the Industrial Development Authority called for a «Yes» vote, as did the Gaelic Athletic Association, as did the representative organisation of the Irish police in the Republic, the Garda Representative Association — a move which drew a sharp rebuke from Baroness Nuala O'Loan, the legal expert who oversaw the changes in Northern Ireland which improved the policing situation there immeasurably.

Recently, New Jersey State Senator David Friedland introduced a bill calling for the establishment of frontons in Jersey City, Camden and Long Branch, even though last year New Jersey voters turned down jai alai in a referendum.

Commissioners hope to make clear to voters that despite the wording of the referendum question, which calls for a 15 - cent hike in the corporate fund levy, the board has also promised a 15 - cent cut in the bond fund levy.

In Arlington Heights, some candidates are calling for a second referendum to build an addition to the library; a similar effort failed last year.

Nearly 100 MPs signed a letter written by Tory MP John Baron calling for the PM to commit to a referendum in the next parliament by passing legislation guaranteeing one would take place.

The group said that events in Catalonia and Kurdistan «has pointed the way forward for it because it was clearly demonstrated by both nations that IPOB can call for and conduct its own referendum with or without the cooperation of Nigeria.»

The prime minister's attitude has been to take it on the chin; in last year's Queen's Speech debate, for example, he claimed he was «relaxed» about the amendment calling for an EU referendum law.

David Cameron for THAT honours list, after blundering by calling an EU referendum, fighting an unconvincing campaign and quitting as PM and then as an MP, despite saying he'd stay in the Commons.

At the height of this fantasy, romantics, Biafra and Oodua, were already swooning about some «South» — after IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu's reported threat of no election in the South East, until IPOB secured its Biafra secession referendum; and former Senator Femi Okurounmu's call for a united southern phalanx against the «Hausa - Fulani» he seems to viscerally hate.

Citing Corbyn's call for the triggering of Article 50 soon after the referendum result came in, he argued:

Embattled UK opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will stand in any new party leadership election amid calls for his resignation in light of the referendum result.

Mahmoud Abbas has been threatening to dismantle the Palestinian Authority over and over since April 2010, saying he would hand over «the keys» for the occupied West Bank to the Israeli government; while in 2011, Greek Prime Minister Papandreou threatened to leave the Eurozone and called a popular referendum on austerity measures, which implicitly questioned membership in the euro zone.

Nicola Sturgeon made a rare bungle in calling for a second independence referendum back in the spring.

Quite the opposite: the same voices which told Cameron that an in - out EU referendum would neutralise Ukip are now calling for an electoral pact with the party or to adopt tougher positions on welfare and immigration.

Apart from a call for repatriating certain powers, the Prime Minister promised the British people an in - or - out referendum in 2017 should his party win the 2015 general election.

Professor Kevin Theakston, at the University of Leeds, said: «For all his achievements as a successful coalition prime minister, David Cameron's reputation and place in history seems destined to be defined by Brexit and his calling and losing the referendum.»

In June he called for Corbyn to stand down after the EU referendum, accusing him of seeking «to inject an unprecedented poison» into the party.

In the wake of the Brexit result the SNP called for a second independence referendum.

Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson made a series of passionate calls for Britain to remain in the European Union as she took centre stage in the BBC's referendum debate.

If leaving the EU would really be such a catastrophe why did David Cameron call for the referendum in the first place?

Following the independence referendum in Scotland, calls for a constitutional convention are widespread and growing.

Owen Smith insisted he «stood by his principles» in calling for a second EU referendum, even though it led to his sacking as Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary.

The Yes to Fairer Votes campaign has announced the first appointments to the team that will lead the call for a «Yes» vote on the Alternative Vote (AV) in next year's referendum.

Opponents of the measure are expected to call for a referendum on the law, putting the final say in the hands of Maryland voters.

These calls for a one - on - one debate were dismissed by Cameron [369][370] on the basis that the referendum is «for Scots to decide» and the debate should be «between people in Scotland who want to stay, and people in Scotland who want to go».

[18] In Lewisham, the Bring Back Democracy campaign called for a new referendum, citing poor turnout and a very close result in the 2001 referenduIn Lewisham, the Bring Back Democracy campaign called for a new referendum, citing poor turnout and a very close result in the 2001 referenduin the 2001 referendum.

Even if Cameron wins the referendum following a negotiation that brings little immediate practical change there will be calls for more reforms from those that lost and perhaps from a Labour leadership that campaigned reluctantly to stay in.

A concern that a new settlement will be a stitch - up amongst the major political parties and the vibrancy of the referendum campaign in Scotland have energised campaigners to call for a convention that is either constituted fully by randomly - selected citizens (as with the British Columbia Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform) or one that is a mix of randomly - selected citizens and participants appointed by political parties (as with the Irish Constitutional Convention).

In October 2011, 79 Tory MPs voted for a Commons motion calling for a referendum on Britain's relationship with the EU, despite Cameron's having ordered his party to oppose it.

Former Labour leadership contender Owen Smith - who was sacked from Mr Corbyn's frontbench after breaking from party policy to call for a second referendum - seized on the apparent slip of the tongue by Ms Thornberry, saying it was the latest in a string of inconsistencies on Brexit from Labour frontbenchers.

Allegations that Vote Leave breached election spending laws in the 2016 referendum add to calls for electoral spending reform.

Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell has again dismissed the idea of Jeremy Corbyn stepping down as Labour leader, calling for calm among Labour MPs, following what he called «mass hysteria» throughout British politics in the wake of the EU referendum result.

Caroline Lucas calls for PR option in AV referendum and hints at AMS inclusion Liberal Conspiracy http://t.co/hRkgU1k #No2AV

With so much uncertainty and instability in Britain, and with renewed and invigorated calls for a second Scottish referendum, he couldn't simply resign and leave without damaging Britain's financial situation further.