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17/12/2018 GMT

Brexit: Theresa May Rejects Calls For Second Referendum

BBC World Service - World Update, Brexit: Theresa May Rejects Calls For Second Referendum

Theresa May is to warn MPs against having a new referendum if parliament faces deadlock

The British Prime Minister will tell parliament today that holding a second referendum on Brexit would damage people's faith in politicians.

Theresa May is expected to say that a fresh vote would cause "irreparable damage" to politics.

Also on the programme: A look at the protests that have been taking place in Budapest over labour reform; and we find out how a new bookshop in London is aiming to address the lack of diversity in children's books.

(Photo: Theresa May, Credit:Getty Images)

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