referendum

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"It's about establishing a threshold, it's not a referendum," said the SDLP's Séamas de Faoite.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The referendum looks at separating the career paths of judges and prosecutors, as well as creating distinct bodies to govern them.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

To boost turnout and support for the referendum, authorities have involved famous athletes and mobilised workers in mining and oil industries -- two important sectors in the Kazakh economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

In order to find out where women actually stood on the issue, in November 1895, Massachusetts conducted a nonbinding referendum.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling