France and UK battle over carriers

France is reportedly on a collision course with the UK over a £100m demand for access to the UK?s aircraft carrier programme. The issue is expected to dominate the forthcoming meeting between UK Defence Secretary John Reid and his French counterpart Michele Alliot-Marie.

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