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Aslef says Get Out of EU gravy train
Cameron forced to cancel Cabinet as negotiations continue

TRAIN drivers have become the latest group of workers to swing behind a vote against EU membership, the Morning Star can reveal today.

Prime Minister David Cameron was forced to scrap his planned victory Cabinet meeting last night after being snubbed by top European officials as he sought his “renegotiation” of Britain’s common market membership.

The TUC and a number of its largest affiliates, including general unions Unite and GMB, are set to support a vote to remain in the EU.

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