11.   The OSCE referred the referendum issue to an electoral commission to determine whether the HDZ or its individual candidates should face sanctions.

12.   The paper said the deal had removed the threat that Clarke could resign from the Cabinet over the referendum issue.

13.   Earlier this month, Downing Street rejected previous claims that Clarke would resign over the referendum issue.

14.   The premier had earlier sided with parliament, threatening to resign over the referendum issue.

15.   Remaining referendum issues have excited far less interest or concern.