French Referendum: Blair Can't Lose
by Toby Helm

France's decision to hold a referendum on the European Union constitution was greeted as "great news" by Tony Blair's supporters. Whichever way the vote goes it could help Mr Blair to avoid referendum defeat, they said.

If there is a No vote, they said, the EU would be thrown into such a crisis that the constitution would have to be renegotiated, slimmed down or shelved. This might mean a referendum would never be held in Britain. If the vote is won, it would give momentum to the Yes campaign in Britain and reinforce the argument about this country being 'isolated' if it rejects the document.

Mr Chirac's announcement followed complaints from the French Left that the constitution does not promote "social Europe" and workers' rights.

Downing Street said a British referendum would go ahead whatever happens in France or in any of the other seven nations where votes will be held.
The Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2004

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