Blair Faces Bitter Clash Over European Rebate

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Tony Blair has called for a 'fundamental debate' about the future of Europe, as the leaders of the EU prepare for a crucial summit today.

Mr Blair faces a bitter clash with other heads of government - and particularly French President Jacques Chirac - at the European Council in Brussels over demands for Britain to give up its pounds 3 billion annual rebate from the EU budget.

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Blair Faces Bitter Clash Over European Rebate

The stakes were raised as the summit host, Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, put cuts in the EU's farm subsidies on the agenda...

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