Cameron: We will sign euro treaty...on our terms

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Britain will sign up for fiscal discipline in the eurozone, but not at the expense of its industries or independence, Prime Minister David Cameron has declared.

The following is written by David Cameron and appears in today's Times (may require subscription). "The crisis in the eurozone is forcing the European Union to confront fundamental choices. As we head into a key European summit, people want to know the answer to some crucial questions: what is in Britain's national interest? What is our attitude to any proposals for treaty change? What do we want in return? Should there be a referendum in this country? And what does it all mean for our future relationship with the EU? I want to answer these questions very directly. What matters mos...

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