But, in response to Mr Brown's Commons statement on 2 November, opposition leader David Cameron told the PM that the British people would not accept Tony Blair's installation as president of the European Council, a position that will be created if the treaty is ratified.

BBC: European Council statement

Coulson was an aid to British PM David Cameron, and Brooks was as close to Murdoch as they come.

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Shadow business secretary John Denham and shadow transport secretary Maria Eagle have written to PM David Cameron urging him to review the decision.

BBC: Thameslink rail contract: Labour urges review