Wednesday, December 21, 2005
SLOPPY EDITING, TODAY THE TIMES
In a report on the EU budget argument over the rebate:
In a report on the EU budget argument over the rebate:
Some Blairite MPs had suggested that Mr Brown, in tabling a Commons written answer setting out the full costs of Britain giving up part of the rebate, was deliberately highlighting the additional cost in later years. The seven-year deal is “back loaded” so that Britain is giving up £2 million at the end of the period.
2 million? That’s it? What’s all the fuss been about then?!
