David Cameron announces European Union Referendum date

David Cameron believes Britain will be '˜safer, stronger and better off' in the European Union as he announced the date for the in/out referendum.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Feb 2016, 12:26 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2016, 12:54 BST
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The prime minister warned that leaving the European Union would be a ‘leap in the dark’ as he urged voters to back his reform deal.

Speaking in Downing Street after briefing the Cabinet, the Prime Minister said that the promised in/out referendum would take place on June 23.

He confirmed the Cabinet had backed his plan but that individual ministers would be free to campaign on either side.

This is a developing news story.

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