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Cameron back from the brink on Europe and immigration
The idea of an emergency brake on EU immigration remained in David Cameron’s speech until a few days ago. But at the last moment, the prime minister pulled back.
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The idea of an emergency brake on EU immigration remained in David Cameron’s speech until a few days ago. But at the last moment, the prime minister pulled back.
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