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Cameron tells Junker the EU 'needs to change'

David Cameron told European Union president Jean-Claude Juncker that the EU "needs to change" to meet UK voters' concerns as he stepped up pre-referendum efforts to secure a reformed relationship with Brussels.

The Prime Minister, who less than a year ago condemned the election of the ex-Luxembourg president as a "serious mistake", welcomed him to official country residence Chequers to discuss potential changes over dinner.

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The EU 'needs to change', Cameron tells Juncker

David Cameron has told the president of the EU that it "needs to change" to meet UK voters' wishes.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reacts as he meets David Cameron. Credit: PA Wire

The Prime Minister met with Jean-Claude Juncker at Chequers yesterday, in an attempt to build bridges with a man whose election he once described as a "serious mistake".

"The Prime Minister underlined that the British people are not happy with the status quo and believe that the EU needs to change in order to better address their concerns," a Number 10 spokeswoman said.

"Mr Juncker reiterated that he wanted to find a fair deal for the UK and would seek to help. They talked through the issue at some length in the spirit of finding solutions to these problems."

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