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Hague on European Union Debate

Nick Ferrari Top Story

Tuesday 11th January 2010

MPs are to debate Government plans to ensure 'significant' powers can only be transferred to the European Union in future after a UK referendum.

Ministers say the proposals, contained in the EU Bill, will help preserve national sovereignty. But some Tories are threatening to side with Labour in a bid to make the measures far tougher.

Foreign secretary William Hague explained the Government's plans to Nick Ferrari.

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