Should John Key have cancelled his European trip?

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John Key has cancelled his scheduled trip to Europe in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.

Mr Key was due to fly out for what would have been his first chance to talk at length with David Cameron since he became prime minister after Britain's election in May.

The Prime Minister would have unveiled a statue in memory of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park in London and spent the weekend with the Queen at Balmoral Castle.

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