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It would be a "dangerous gamble" to try to renegotiate powers from Brussels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is expected to warn David Cameron.It would be a "dangerous gamble" to try to renegotiate powers from Brussels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is expected to warn David Cameron.
In a speech later, Mr Cable will recognise that "far-reaching reform" of the EU institutions is needed.In a speech later, Mr Cable will recognise that "far-reaching reform" of the EU institutions is needed.
But the Lib Dem MP will warn that Mr Cameron's policy on Europe could make it harder to "safeguard UK national interests in the single market".But the Lib Dem MP will warn that Mr Cameron's policy on Europe could make it harder to "safeguard UK national interests in the single market".
Labour has accused Mr Cameron of "putting up a big flag saying exit".Labour has accused Mr Cameron of "putting up a big flag saying exit".
The comments precede a long-awaited speech from Mr Cameron on the UK's relationship with Europe, due on Friday.The comments precede a long-awaited speech from Mr Cameron on the UK's relationship with Europe, due on Friday.
The prime minister is expected to say that the UK will seek to renegotiate elements of its relationship with the EU and will seek public approval for the changes in a referendum after the next election.The prime minister is expected to say that the UK will seek to renegotiate elements of its relationship with the EU and will seek public approval for the changes in a referendum after the next election.
According to pre-released extracts of Mr Cable's speech, to be delivered to businessmen in Oxfordshire, the business secretary will say there is a need to address a "democratic deficit of popular disenchantment" about EU membership in the UK.According to pre-released extracts of Mr Cable's speech, to be delivered to businessmen in Oxfordshire, the business secretary will say there is a need to address a "democratic deficit of popular disenchantment" about EU membership in the UK.
'Lance the boil''Lance the boil'
A referendum could "lance the boil" of misconceptions about the EU, he will say.A referendum could "lance the boil" of misconceptions about the EU, he will say.
But he will add: "It will be difficult enough to safeguard UK national interests in the single market in an environment where the UK stands aside from closer economic and political integration in the eurozone.But he will add: "It will be difficult enough to safeguard UK national interests in the single market in an environment where the UK stands aside from closer economic and political integration in the eurozone.
"It could become next to impossible if the UK is simultaneously seeking to disengage from substantial existing commitments, especially if we are perceived to be blocking closer integration in projects we are not part of."It could become next to impossible if the UK is simultaneously seeking to disengage from substantial existing commitments, especially if we are perceived to be blocking closer integration in projects we are not part of.
"The Eurosceptic calculation is that British permission is necessary for closer integration - via treaty change - and that this permission can be traded for the negotiating objectives."The Eurosceptic calculation is that British permission is necessary for closer integration - via treaty change - and that this permission can be traded for the negotiating objectives.
"That seems to me a dangerous gamble to make. There are many in Europe, notably in France, who would be happy to see the back of the UK - whatever that may mean in practice - and even the UK's allies on market reform - notably Germany - have limited political capital to spend getting a more favourable arrangement for the UK."That seems to me a dangerous gamble to make. There are many in Europe, notably in France, who would be happy to see the back of the UK - whatever that may mean in practice - and even the UK's allies on market reform - notably Germany - have limited political capital to spend getting a more favourable arrangement for the UK.
"Others are understandably concerned that special treatment for Britain could lead to a host of other demands by member states with specific problems and risk paralysis.""Others are understandably concerned that special treatment for Britain could lead to a host of other demands by member states with specific problems and risk paralysis."
'Economic cliff''Economic cliff'
Labour leader Ed Miliband told the BBC that the EU was "not working well" and "urgent changes" were needed.Labour leader Ed Miliband told the BBC that the EU was "not working well" and "urgent changes" were needed.
But he said Mr Cameron's strategy risked taking the UK to the edge of an "economic cliff" and the prospect of an in-out referendum in the future would have "big costs" for the country. But he said Mr Cameron's strategy risked taking the UK to the edge of an "economic cliff" and committing now to the prospect of an in-out referendum in the future would have "big costs" for the country.
In speech later on Thursday shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander will argue that the "real tragedy" of Mr Cameron's speech is that his party "won't let him address the undoubted need for change in the EU in a sensible way".In speech later on Thursday shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander will argue that the "real tragedy" of Mr Cameron's speech is that his party "won't let him address the undoubted need for change in the EU in a sensible way".
Meanwhile, a group of about 25 Conservative MPs has written to Mr Cameron urging him to present a "positive British vision for leadership in Europe".Meanwhile, a group of about 25 Conservative MPs has written to Mr Cameron urging him to present a "positive British vision for leadership in Europe".
"We are concerned that an over-emphasis in your speech on renegotiation and a referendum rather than leadership could undermine the single market. The UK has potential allies on many key issues, even on the merits of repatriating some powers," they wrote."We are concerned that an over-emphasis in your speech on renegotiation and a referendum rather than leadership could undermine the single market. The UK has potential allies on many key issues, even on the merits of repatriating some powers," they wrote.
"We fear that a renegotiation which seems to favour the UK alone would force other capitals to ask why they cannot simply dispense with those parts of the single market that don't suit them.""We fear that a renegotiation which seems to favour the UK alone would force other capitals to ask why they cannot simply dispense with those parts of the single market that don't suit them."