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Tycoon to appeal on referendum

25-Jun-2008
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Stuart Wheeler vows to fight on after the ruling Tycoon Stuart Wheeler says he has "high hopes" of winning an appeal against a High Court decision to oppose his bid for a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Two judges rejected the millionaire's claim that there was a "legitimate expectation" of a public vote. The expectation arose after Labour's 2005 manifesto promised a referendum on the failed EU Constitution, he said. Europe Minister Jim Murphy said he was pleased the judges "have come down very clearly on the side of the government". The judicial review application was dismissed by Lord Justice Richards and Mr Justice Mackay at the High Court. I have instructed my lawyers to apply to the Court of Appeal - I have high hopes of winning on... [read full story]                    

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