David Cameron has called on Argentina to respect the wishes of the Falkland islanders after they voted overwhelmingly to remain British.
David Cameron has called on Argentina to respect the wishes of the Falkland islanders after they voted overwhelmingly to remain British.
CELEBRATIONS: Falkland islanders hail the overwhelming result of the referendum in the capital Port Stanley yesterday. Picture: Reuters
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The Prime Minister said the 99.8% referendum vote in favour of remaining a British Overseas Territory was the "clearest possible result there could be".
Argentina responded with renewed calls for the UK to enter talks to resolve their dispute over the islands' sovereignty.
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