UK under David Cameron no longer at heart of EU

Britain is no longer at the centre of the European Union under the leadership of David Cameron as it was under Tony Blair, a former president of the European commission has said.

 

José Manuel Barroso, who left his role as the most senior official in Brussels this year, said it was a “matter for reflection” that the UK was not at the heart of decisions any more because of anti-EU sentiment within the Conservative party.

 

In a further swipe at Britain’s status in the world, the Portuguese politician said the US president was now more likely to call the German chancellor than the UK prime minister if he wanted to get European countries on board for international action.

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