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EU Parliament president: Britain's reform deal 'could be met with resistance'

A British deal on EU reform which caters "to narrow self-interests" will meet with resistance from the EU's Parliament, its president has told ITV News.

He added that many of his colleagues had told him "if the Brits want to leave, let them leave".

Martin Schulz added that many of his parliamentary colleagues had told him "if the Brits want to leave, let them leave".

It comes as David Cameron visits his counterparts in Denmark and Poland as he continues to try to secure support for the reform package.

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EU proposals 'a basis for a deal', says Theresa May

Theresa May had been tipped as a possible leader of the "out" campaign. Credit: PA

Home Secretary Theresa May has described the EU proposals unveiled on Tuesday as "a basis for a deal".

Mrs May - who had been tipped as a possible leader of the "out" campaign - said more work needed to be done on the plan set out by European Council president Donald Tusk.

In a statement, Mrs May said: "EU free movement rules have been abused for too long and EU law has stopped us deporting dangerous foreign criminals.

"That is plainly wrong and it is encouraging that the commission has agreed with the UK that we should take action to address these two issues.

"So we have made progress and negotiations continue ahead of the February council. As the Prime Minister has said, more work needs to be done, but this is a basis for a deal."

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EU Parliament president: Britain's reform deal 'could be met with resistance'

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