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UK referendum on EU constitution 

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Vybrané výrazy z aktuálního zpravodajství BBC v angličtině.

 Jon Devitt:  Agreeing to a referendum would mark a complete u-turn in government policy. Until now, ministers have been arguing that the constitution does not make the fundamental changes which would warrant a referendum and that it could simply be ratified by parliament.  But opponents argue that the constitution by its very name is different. They say it&#039;s likely to compromise Britain&#039;s sovereignty. The strongest opposition has been from the Conservative party, although a significant group within the governing Labour party are sceptical too.  There is, though, a broader coalition in favour of a referendum, including some who support the constitution.  The third party, the Liberal Democrats, for example, believe a nationwide vote would be the best way to make the pro-European argument.  The government will clearly have a struggle on its hands to win over an argument which has been dominated by a Euro-sceptic press and they wouldn&#039;t want to lose a referendum shortly before a general election which is expected in a year&#039;s time.  VOCABULARY  a complete u-turn - obrat o 180 stupňů (na obrtlíku), otáčení vozidel do protisměru to warrant a referendum - opodstatnit referendum in favour of - být pro a nationwide vote - referendum, všelidové hlasování struggle - zápas win over - přesvědčit o své pravdě, zvítězit

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