Rejected petition 'European Union' not Europe; the only description allowed in the Referendum.

All Campaign Groups in the forthcoming referendum should include the words 'European Union' in full and not 'Europe' in their campaign. The Electoral Commission should not recognize, fund or authorize donations from any group that uses 'Europe' alone in their description or any statements made.

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Date submitted 19 February 2016
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