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London warns against 'endless debate' at social summit

Europe should do less talking and more action to boost its economy and protect social values, suggested the UK deputy prime minister John Prescott.

"One thing is clear. People of Europe do not want endless debates about social models. They want jobs and healthy economy", Mr Prescott said at a Brussels conference on Thursday (29 September).

The conference - attended by delegates from national and European employers' and trade unions' bodies - was used as a preview forum to a Londo...

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