Merkel ready to let UK exit EU over migration rule changes

Ministers 'to draw up German-compliant package' after Chancellor Angela Markel issues warning

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel would rather see the UK leave the European Union than end the right to free movement of labour within the EU, it has been claimed.

Merkel reportedly warned David Cameron that he is approaching a "point of no return" if he continues to push for migration reform that requires fundamental changes to EU principles.

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