'Last year, Mr Cameron promised to fight for a “cut or a freeze” in the 2011 EU budget, but was eventually forced to settle for a rise of 2.9 per cent, costing Britain another £450 million.'
'The additional payment would take Britain’s annual EU contribution to more than £10 billion in 2012, the equivalent of £400 for every household.'
'George Osborne, the Chancellor, accusing EU officials of having lost touch with reality.'
'Last night the Government refused to say what, if any, increase in Britain’s contributions ministers were prepared to accept, prompting charges that they would eventually “roll over” and agree to hand over more taxpayers’ money.'
David Cameron under pressure to block EU demand for £400 per British family - Telegraph
Can't imagine there are 95% of Hyndburn households who 'don't give a toss', according to Graham Jones, about coughing up an EXTRA £400 each next year, to send to our E.U. brethren.
