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EU Lisbon Treaty: William Hague confrims Tories will not hold referendum

Mr Hague denied the party had broken any promises by dropping the referendum pledge Photo: AFP Mr Hague said it was "no longer possible" to put the treaty to a popular vote after Czech President Vaclav Klaus removed the last obstacle to full... Full Article at The Telegraph

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  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08:  (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) William Hague and George Osborne attend the 2009 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at The Royal Opera House on September 8, 2009 in London, England.
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