AUDIO: PM 'facing rebellion over EU'

Brussels : Belgium | Oct 31, 2012 at 5:02 AM PDT

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David Cameron is facing a potential rebellion in the Commons over his policy towards the European Union budget. The prime minister is expected to press for it to be frozen in real terms but almost 40 Conservative MPs have signed an amendment calling for a cut. FULL ARTICLE AT BBC

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