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Italy referendum: PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat
Source: BBC
Italy referendum: PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat
4 December 2016 Europe
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution.
In a late-night statement, he said took responsibility for the outcome. He said the No camp must now make clear proposals.
An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI suggests 42-46% voted to back reform, compared with 54-58% voting No.
The first projections based on the official count point to a wider defeat.
Early indications have the Yes vote at 39-43% and the No at 57-61%.
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4 December 2016 Europe
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution.
In a late-night statement, he said took responsibility for the outcome. He said the No camp must now make clear proposals.
An exit poll for state broadcaster RAI suggests 42-46% voted to back reform, compared with 54-58% voting No.
The first projections based on the official count point to a wider defeat.
Early indications have the Yes vote at 39-43% and the No at 57-61%.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38204189
LBN thread: Renzi on course to lose crucial constitutional reform referendum
