Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:48
'The IMF claims it needs an extra $500 billion (£323 bn) to $600 billion to help stricken governments, with Britain liable to pay 4.5 per cent of this, despite its worsening economic situation.
Sources close to the Treasury insisted that Britain will try to limit its additional contribution to around £8.5 billion and demand strict conditions from Europe. The Government has already got permission from Parliament to hand out up to £10 billion but could have trouble getting approval for any more. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, warned that Europe’s economic problems would not be solved by “endlessly bubble-gumming” it together with extra money.
Peter Bone, the Conservative MP for Wellingborough, said ministers would face a “good deal of trouble” in any vote on increasing the IMF contribution.'
Read more: British Taxpayers Face New £17.5 Billion IMF Bail-out Bill
Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:28
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