Britain indicated yesterday for the first time that the European Union might not reach an agreement about the new Constitution, hinting that it might use its veto, if Britain is forced to give up important powers over defence, foreign policy and taxation.
Most of today's biggest British newspapers quote a high official saying that the treaty was highly desirable but on the other hand not absolutely essential for Britain.
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