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Merkel advances ‘common agenda’
But cracks could appear on immigration policy
DAVID CAMERON and Angela Merkel’s austerity rampage continued yesterday as both leaders agreed to focus on key issues to advance their “common agenda.”
On the first day of the German chancellor’s visit to Britain the Prime Minister was keen on cosying up to Europe’s most powerful politician as he built his campaign to renegotiate Britain’s EU membership.
But to many, the issues around the leaders’ meeting go far beyond Conservative attempts to canvass Ukip votes.
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