Brexit Watch: How to Make the Best Use of a Referendum?

World Update: Daily Commute by BBC

Aug 17, 201720:56News & Politics

The vote for Brexit was the result of a referendum, the third in the UK in recent years. Referendums seem to be getting more and more common; but are they being used wisely and conducted fairly? Dan speaks with the direc...

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