The debate in Parliament on the EU budget resulted in a majority of MPs voting for a reduction of the budget in real terms. Surely this means that the Government, (Cameron), does not have any option other than to carry out parliament's wishes and not, as has been suggested, 'reach a deal' ? "Cameron should be asking why the EU development bank gave an 80 million Euro loan to Ford to modernise a factory outside of the EU (Turkey) only for Ford to close their factory inside the EU at Southampton at the cost of 500 jobs. The hole thing reeks of corruption, typical EU really." "steveodore - enlighten me please. Why was the vote on the EU budget a 'non binding vote'. Is there such a thing? If it was I'm surprised that it was taken by MPs so seriously and if there is such a thing what a complete waste of time and a further illustration of how useless party politics are." "ghostwriter69 - thank you for the pointer. However, I cannot really accept "He can go to Brussels and say: Look, the British parliament has demanded a budget cut but all I'm asking for is a freeze: I am being as reasonable and accommodating as possible." from Ogaza. Who is he to make such an interpretation on Parliamentry procedure? I have to admit that I will not be surprised if Cameron fails to get a reduction in the budget, but if he doesn't and then doesn't use