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From: AP Online
Date: 19980421
Author:ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer

ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer
AP Online
04-21-1998
LONDON (AP) _ The campaigning before next month's referendum on the Northern Ireland peace accord will pit some of the province's most pro-British politicians against British political leaders.

In the run-up to the May 22 vote, Protestant hard-liners in Northern Ireland are arguing vehemently against the agreement, saying it threatens Northern Ireland's union with the United Kingdom.

Conservative Party leader William Hague and Liberal Democrat chief Paddy Ashdown both said Monday in London that they are ready to campaign with ...

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