I mentioned it earlier but just to put a bit more flesh on the bones the BBC carries this piece on today’s London summit between the two leaders where Cameron will try and convince the German leader that his demands for reform on EU labour movement have some sense of reason

EU treaty changes will be necessary if DC is to get his way or somewhere toward it before offering up a referendum to the UK public should he be returned to power and he has called for a far-reaching shake-up of welfare rules across the EU, including a four-year wait before migrants can receive certain benefits when they seek work in other countries.

Merkel’s visit in theory though will focus on Germany’s agenda for its current G7 presidency so the talks should cover a wide range of topics and we can expect some rostrum rhetoric later

Merkel and Cameron comparing how far apart they are on the UK's labour reform demands

Merkel and Cameron comparing how far apart they are on the UK’s labour reform demands