Cameron: Britain will not walk away from Europe

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Britain is not "walking away" from Europe, but safety measures must be put in place for EU countries that are outside the single currency, said Prime Minister David Cameron.

Addressing the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Cameron was insistent the veto of the EU treaty he used before Christmas was not a sign Britain wants to leave the European Union. "Let me tell you, nothing could be further from the truth. Britain is part of the EU, not by default, but by choice". The PM said he wants Europe to succeed, not just as an economic force but as a political force. "I believe Europe can recover its dynamism, but only if bold actions are taken and fundamental issues are addressed. "There is nothing about the crisis we do not understand," he said, descri...

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