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"Mr President, it is obvious that we need a budget fit for purpose – a budget for the future rather than the past – and that does mean big changes. It means prioritising spending on areas strengthening innovation, jobs and growth, and ensuring we tackle the blight of unemployment across Europe, particularly for our young people. We have a tragedy unfolding and we must act to give them hope for the future.
We know that Europe needs change – economic and political change – but it is difficult to argue for change whilst at the same time wielding phantom vetoes and smashing alliances. All that achieves is frustration and a lack of credibility, even amongst our friends, undermining our position in Europe and ultimately damaging, not just those alliances, but the British interest too. Is that really what David Cameron wants? Does he really want to relegate Britain to the second division? Well, if that is what he wants, he has almost achieved it; and for what? Does he really think that it is in the British interest? Of course he does not, but rather he is fearful of taking on those in his party who would head us to the exit door. We can only make the changes we want by being at the table, playing a full part in decision-making and working with others to achieve our aims. That, Mr Cameron, is what you need to do if you really want to ensure a better future for us all.
Finally, can I say to Mr Verhofstadt and Mr Lyon – it is a shame that Mr Verhofstadt has gone – that you seem to have selective memory loss. Talk about hypocrisy. By all means criticise the British Government but, Mr Lyon, do not forget to include your own party and Mr Clegg. You are part of the British coalition government after all."@en1
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