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EU row: Cameron has 'low opinion of British people'

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has accused the Prime Minister of having "a low opinion of the British people" by downplaying the UK's prospects if it left the EU.

It comes after a Sunday newspaper column in which David Cameron accused MPs backing an EU exit of wanting to take "the gamble of the century" with the country's future.

Amid rising tensions between the pro- and anti-Brexit camps, Mr Cameron has reportedly been threatened with a challenge to his leadership unless he tones down attacks on MPs backing the "leave" campaign.

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Boris Johnson to come out for leaving the EU

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston understands the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will be joining the campaign to leave the European Union.

Mr Johnson is expected to formally announce his decision to align with the 'leave' camp against the Prime Minister on Sunday evening.

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