German conservative advises UK downgrade

KIEL, Germany (Reuters) - A senior German lawmaker Friday accused ratings agency Standard and Poor's of playing politics, saying the U.S. agency should also downgrade Britain if it downgrades France as expected.

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Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/13/uk-germany-ratings-britain-idUKTRE80C1UA20120113?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

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