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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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Five Cabinet ministers could back Britain leaving EU

David Cameron was warned on Wednesday that as many as five of his own Cabinet ministers will be fighting for Britain to leave the EU.

Defending his draft deal, the Prime Minister admitted it was not perfect, but said it would make the British position "stronger and better".

ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener reports:

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