Following the Prime Minister’s statement on last week’s EU Council meeting, Anne Main praises the PM for taking a stand against any increase in the EU budget.

Mrs Anne Main (St Albans) (Con): I do not think I have a particularly odd postbag, but I have never had one letter, e-mail, conversation or text that has encouraged me to ensure that we keep up the EU wine budget, ensure that the bureaucrats have a comfy lifestyle and increase their budget left, right and centre. The Brussels sprouts and turkeys of Europe will not be voting for Christmas. I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his firm stance and say more power to his elbow. I believe that my constituents are typical.

The Prime Minister: I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s support. On this side of the House at least we will go on arguing for a tough settlement.

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