MEP raises concerns over Tory/UKIP alliance

Richard Corbett, Deputy Leader of the Labour MEPs has welcomed David Cameron's assertions that UKIP members are "fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists", but has raised concerns about a blossming friendship between the parties.

Mr Corbett commented "I happened to have a meeting in a restaurant where the UKIP leader, Nigel Farage, was dining with UKIP colleagues and Conservative MEPs Chris Heaton-Harris and Roger Helmer.

If indeed David Cameron is a "compassionate Conservative" who disagrees so emphatically with UKIP policies, why are his MEPs working so closely with them?"

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