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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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EU Parliament president: Reform deal 'could be met with resistance'

The European Parliament's president has taken a tough stance on proposed reforms to Britain's relationship with the EU.

European Parliament President Martin Schultz in Downing Street with David Cameron Credit: Chris Radburn / PA

Martin Schulz told ITV News Deputy Political Editor Chris Ship a deal on EU reform which caters "to narrow self-interests" will meet with resistance from the EU's Parliament.

He added that many of his colleagues had told him "if the Brits want to leave, let them leave".

Addressing David Cameron's negotiations for changes to migration rules within the EU, Schulz said solutions cannot come "at the price of discriminating against EU citizens".

Mr Schulz spoke before delivering a lecture in London on the EU.

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