Blair Faces Tough Time in Talks to Slash Eu Budget

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TONY BLAIR is today braced for 10 days of "very difficult" negotiations over his plans to slash the European Union budget.

The draft proposal will see Britain giving up a sizeable chunk of the prized rebate won by Margaret Thatcher 21 years ago. But Britain has warned that other countries will also have to "share the pain" if a deal is to be reached.

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Blair Faces Tough Time in Talks to Slash Eu Budget

Mr Blair is already resigned to taking a hit domestically over his...

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