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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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Danish PM: We will help UK government stay in EU

Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Denmark will work hard to help the British government win the referendum and stay in the EU. Credit: RTV

Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said that he welcomed the UK's EU reform deal and said that he would help the government win the referendum.

He said that the proposals were "understandable and acceptable" and that the reform demands made by David Cameron will benefit Denmark and other members states.

If this has been agreed, which I hope, we will have created an excellent basis for future discussions on the development of EU rules in this regard. These elements will benefit Denmark as well as all other member states, not just the United Kingdom.

Denmark will work hard to ensure results which can help the British government win the referendum and remain a key member of the European Union.

– Danish Prime Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen
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