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EU referendum in 2016, David Cameron signals

The EU referendum will take place next year, David Cameron has signalled as he prompted fury from eurosceptic backbenchers by making clear he intends to campaign for Britain to remain in the bloc.
The Prime Minister said that staying in a reformed European Union is "vital" for Britain's economic and national security, triggering rumours that Cabinet ministers are poised to resign in protest.
The declaration came despite Mr Cameron being forced to abandon plans to deny migrants benefits for four years on grounds of nationality in the face of unanimous opposition from his 27 counterparts.
It is understood that the European Commission has now offered Mr Cameron a limited “emergency brake” that would allow him to deny in-work benefits to migrants for a set period of time if he can prove that migration is putting a strain on British public services.
Leaders said they were willing to compromise with Mr Cameron after he made a passionate 40-minute speech over dinner in Brussels in which he claimed his reforms will protect the future of the bloc. Those present were struck by the strength of his support for the EU.
Speaking on Friday, Mr Cameron suggested that the vote will take next year, with June the most likely date.
“I believe 2016 will be the year we achieve something really vital - fundamentally changing the UK's relationship with the EU and finally addressing the concerns of the British people about our membership,” he said.
He added: “I believe if we can get these reforms right, and I believe we can, I firmly believe that for our economic security and increasingly for our national security the best future for Britain is in a reformed European Union.”
While the Prime Minister said he is “well on the way” to a deal, further compromises are likely as there is still significant opposition to his plans to strengthen national parliaments and protect the British economy from eurozone integration, senior EU sources said.
Mr Cameron saved his renegotiation from near-defeat after delivering a heartfelt address to European leaders on Thursday night in which he insisted he wants to safeguard the future of the EU, the Telegraph understands.

EU referendum will be in 2016, David Cameron signals as he prepares to campaign for Britain to stay

EU referendum in 2016, David Cameron signals

The EU referendum will take place next year, David Cameron has signalled as he prompted fury from eurosceptic backbenchers by making clear he intends to campaign for Britain to remain in the bloc.
The Prime Minister said that staying in a reformed European Union is "vital" for Britain's economic and national security, triggering rumours that Cabinet ministers are poised to resign in protest.
The declaration came despite Mr Cameron being forced to abandon plans to deny migrants benefits for four years on grounds of nationality in the face of unanimous opposition from his 27 counterparts.
It is understood that the European Commission has now offered Mr Cameron a limited “emergency brake” that would allow him to deny in-work benefits to migrants for a set period of time if he can prove that migration is putting a strain on British public services.
Leaders said they were willing to compromise with Mr Cameron after he made a passionate 40-minute speech over dinner in Brussels in which he claimed his reforms will protect the future of the bloc. Those present were struck by the strength of his support for the EU.
Speaking on Friday, Mr Cameron suggested that the vote will take next year, with June the most likely date.
“I believe 2016 will be the year we achieve something really vital - fundamentally changing the UK's relationship with the EU and finally addressing the concerns of the British people about our membership,” he said.
He added: “I believe if we can get these reforms right, and I believe we can, I firmly believe that for our economic security and increasingly for our national security the best future for Britain is in a reformed European Union.”
While the Prime Minister said he is “well on the way” to a deal, further compromises are likely as there is still significant opposition to his plans to strengthen national parliaments and protect the British economy from eurozone integration, senior EU sources said.
Mr Cameron saved his renegotiation from near-defeat after delivering a heartfelt address to European leaders on Thursday night in which he insisted he wants to safeguard the future of the EU, the Telegraph understands.

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