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A new survey shows that just one per cent of Romanians and four per cent of Bulgarians have begun to look for work in the UK and most will only migrate with a firm offer.
The government's posturing is about little more than saying enough to keep the eurosceptics quiet.
Just 7 per cent of foreign born nationals claim working age benefits, compared to 17 per cent of UK nationals.
Former chief whip says there's a "very important job" to be done and confirms that he has met with David Cameron.
If England pulls Scotland out of the EU against its will, the independence cause could be re-energised.
Few can seriously claim that UK on its own would have as much clout in trade negotiations as the whole of the EU.
In the next five years, the Scottish independence referendum, an in/out EU referendum and a border poll on Northern Ireland could force a rethink of the entire British state.
The "game-changing" pledge may be seen as just another slippery politician's promise.
Spending on the bloated Common Agricultural Policy has been increased, while spending on infrastructure and other growth projects has been cut.
Even if European leaders agree to a €34.4bn cut in the EU budget, the UK will almost certainly pay more.
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