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Blair defers referendum on EU Constitution in Britain MIL/Agenices/Hindu, May 31, 2005. Special Correspondent London - Prime Minister Tony Blair put off the British referendum on the European Union Constitution after the French rejected the controversial treaty on Sunday. Tony Blair, while enjoying his holidays in Italy, said the outcome of the French referendum had raised deep and serious questions about the future of Europe and so the issue requires special and detailed discussions at a meeting of the European Council sheduled to be held next month. Prime Minister Blair said: "What more important now is to have time for reflection with the Dutch referendum in a couple of days' time and the European council in the middle of June where the leaders could discuss the implications of the votes that have taken place.'' Mr. Blair appeared to be thoughtful, he pointed out that the French "no'' had practically thrown up the issues for debate since the subject relates to the very future of the European community and "how best we deal with the modern questions of globalization and technological changes''. The Hindu quotes." But he defended the constitution describing it as a "perfectly sensible set of rules to govern Europe''. It adds, "Britain is almost as deeply divided over the constitution as France, and Sunday's "no'' vote has strengthened the projectionists lobby here. The Conservatives, who are opposed to the E.U. project itself, said the constitution was now "dead''. "This treaty does not do what the people of Europe want and I think it should be put to rest right away,'' said Liam Fox, the shadow foreign secretary.
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