Cameron's empty EU veto threat

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David Cameron is affecting a mini-tantrum about a revised Lisbon treaty. He claims he will not sign it unless there are assured safeguards to ensure the City of London's future.

In reality, Cameron's tough words are an effort to toss a few chunks of red meat in the direction of his eurosceptics. Cameron will likely receive some assurances from Merkel and Sarkozy that amount to - well, what?

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