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The latest Eurosceptic move is Cameron-friendly

The latest Eurosceptic move is Cameron-friendly

100 Tory MPs have today called on the PM to do something he would almost certainly do anyway. Their real target is the Lib Dems.

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Osborne lays the groundwork for IMF cash increase

Osborne lays the groundwork for IMF cash increase

The Chancellor has indicated that Britain could increase its IMF contribution - again. Tory Eurosceptics will not be happy.

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Cameron's prescriptions for Europe miss the point (again)

Cameron's prescriptions for Europe miss the point (again)

The Prime Minister wants to talk about growth, but recognising the impact of German plans for collective austerity is taboo.

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Did no-one spot that Britain is leaving the EU in five years' time?

Did no-one spot that Britain is leaving the EU in five years' time?

It didn't get much attention but a draft European treaty leaked last week maps out a course that, if pursued, will surely push the UK out of the Union.

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Cameron's EU veto:

Cameron's EU veto: "conspiracy or cock up?"

The PM is confident because his stance is popular. But some MPs are querying whether the whole thing was stage-managed.

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The EU treaty is a disaster for the left

The EU treaty is a disaster for the left

Stop crowing about Cameron – this is just the latest attack on European democracy.

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Cameron vetoes EU treaty: what does this decision mean?

Cameron vetoes EU treaty: what does this decision mean?

The Prime Minister has taken a hard line in Europe in a political gamble that could leave Britain isolated.

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Cameron remains locked in a lose-lose situation on the euro

Cameron remains locked in a lose-lose situation on the euro

The PM attempts to appease Eurosceptic MPs while retaining British influence in the EU. He cannot have it both ways.

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A  new chapter in EU integration, whether Britain likes it or not

A new chapter in EU integration, whether Britain likes it or not

The new EU treaty is bound to contain something that British sceptics think requires a referendum.

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Defeat for Kaczynski leaves Cameron isolated in Europe

Defeat for Kaczynski leaves Cameron isolated in Europe

So says Denis MacShane of Poland’s presidential election.

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