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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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Cameron will 'rule nothing out' if he doesn't secure changes

Prime Minister David Cameron has told the Commons he would "rule nothing out" if he can't secure an agreement on the EU reform proposals.

He insisted Britain would be best off remaining in a reformed Europe.

But he added: "Let me say again, if we can't secure these changes I rule nothing out."

Mr Cameron also said he will never say the EU is "fixed", even if the changes are secured.

Mr Cameron said: "There'll be many things that remain to be reformed and Britain would continue to lead the way."

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