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Through me the energy policy of the whole Common Market is being held up. Without opening old wounds, it pleases me no end.
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On not attending an EEC meeting in order to attend a Labour rally (12 December, 1975).
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'Mr Benn delays EEC meeting', The Times (13 December, 1975), p. 1

 

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