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Construction period over for the EU reform treaty
Tory donor launches EU treaty challenge

A Conservative donor is attempting to force a referendum on the EU reform treaty through the courts as the debate on the Lisbon treaty begins in parliament. Stuart Wheeler, who set a record when he donated £5 million to the Conservative Party in 2001, is applying for a judicial review over the government’s refusal to… Read more »

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PM argues Europe crucial to UK success
Brown warns against Europe retreat

Gordon Brown has warned against a withdrawal from Europe as it faces global economic turbulence. In a speech to business leaders this morning, Mr Brown said the UK must remain fully engaged in Europe, arguing that the EU is the key to success of many UK businesses. He said the European single market had provided… Read more »