DAVID Cameron will today pressure his EU counterparts to pull their weight in the fight against Ebola and will set his face against a bid by the European Parliament to increase its budget next year by an extra £5bn.
The Prime Minister's appearance in Brussels comes after weeks of the Conservative leadership ramping up the rhetoric on Europe with Mr Cameron last week making clear he would have "one last go" at reform and as a poll showed a surge in support at home for Britain's continued membership of the EU.
The Ipsos Mori snapshot showed 56 per cent of people would vote to stay in the 28-member bloc if there were a referendum now while 36 per cent would vote to leave. Two years ago, 44 per cent voted to stay and 48 per cent to leave.
The findings suggest the surge in support for Ukip has less to do with anti-EU sentiment and more about concerns over immigration and disenchantment with the main UK parties.
With £125m pledged, Britain is by far the largest European donor in the fight against Ebola.
The UK's contribution is four times France's and 50 times Spain's
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