With the European commission's decision to call off its legal battle with the British government over booze cruises, one of the few Brussels' initiatives the Eurosceptic press were ever likely to get behind is now at an end.
From Guardian Unlimited Money's report today:
The issue strained relations between the government and Brussels after eurocrats complained that customs staff were being too heavy-handed when policing the guidelines.
The commission said cross-border-shopping was a fundamental EU right and should not be regarded as a form of tax evasion, even if it meant revenue losses for Gordon Brown, the chancellor.
It will be interesting to see how the Sun and Mail choose to cover this tomorrow.
