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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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Poland supports 'some' of Britain's EU reform aims

Poland's prime minister Beata Szydło has said Poland wants Britain to stay in the EU, and her cabinet supports some of its demands for reform.

David Cameron is meeting EU counterparts in Poland and Denmark today Credit: APTN

We fully support the prime minister's proposals regarding solutions that are aimed at improving competitiveness, removing red tape and granting proper significance to national parliaments.

– Polish prime minister Beata Szydlo

Ms Szydlo also said she saw a need to discuss the question of welfare benefits for Polish citizens living in Britain.

In a joint statement, David Cameron said Britain wanted to see a "full strategic partnership between Poland and the United Kingdom".

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