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Cameron fails to win over Polish PM in EU reform bid

David Cameron and Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo. Credit: Pool

David Cameron has failed to win over his Polish counterpart in his bid to reform welfare rules in the European Union.

The Prime Minister described discussions with Beata Szydlo as "excellent" and said they had agreed to work together to find a solution on the issue of when migrants can claim benefits.

He is proposing EU migrants must be in the UK for four years until they are entitled to claim.

But the Polish prime minister told reporters she did not "see eye to eye" with Mr Cameron on the proposals.

Mr Cameron was in Poland on the latest leg of his diplomatic offensive to win backing for the reform programme he hopes will allow him to recommend the UK remains within the 28-member bloc.