The Scotsman cartoon: European arrest warrant

Illustration: Iain Greenplaceholder image
Illustration: Iain Green

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The Prime Minister has withdrawn his commitment to a vote on the European arrest warrant.

The warrant is backed by all three party leaders but opposed by many Conservative backbenchers.

MPs from all parties criticised the government as it emerged they would be allowed to vote on only 11 relatively minor EU justice and home affairs measures, not the whole package.

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