European Commission moves to cut red tape by overhauling rule-making procedure
Simon Tilford, deputy director of London-based think-tank, the Centre for European Reform, said the EU measures should strengthen Mr Cameron's hand. "If Cameron can spin it as a British success, it will help him face down the inevitable criticism he will face from his Eurosceptic backbenchers. However, the UK is not alone in seeking simpler regulation – Germany, the Netherlands and others also want it."