But in this case, unusually, Mr Blair sitsonthefence.
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While he sitsonthefence, hiding behind promised renegotiation, other EU countries such as Ireland are taking full advantage of the uncertainty to try to lure away valuable foreign investment.
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Take it from someone who sits firmly onthe top of thefence season after season.