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Tony Blair's battle for Europe
The prime minister is spoiling for a fight over Europe. But not at home
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WHEN Tony Blair turns on his television to get the results of the French referendum on the European constitution on the night of May 29th, it will be with mixed feelings.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Tony Blair's battle for Europe”
From the May 28th 2005 edition
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