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Hollande: There will be consequences if Britain leaves EU

French president Francois Hollande has said there will be "consequences" if Britain leaves the EU, including over immigration matters - though he accepted a Brexit would not be "catastrophic".

ITV News Deputy Political Chris Ship said the comments suggested changes to the current border arrangements at Calais between Britain and France would be among the warned "consequences".

Earlier today a French government minister warned thousands of migrants could move to the British side of the Channel if the UK votes to leave.

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Francois Hollande: I hope the UK remains in Europe

Francois Hollande Credit: RTV

French president Francois Hollande has said he hopes Britain will vote to stay in the EU in the June 23 referendum.

Speaking at a press conference with David Cameron at the conclusion of a one-day Anglo-French summit in the city of Amiens, Mr Hollande said: "I hope the UK remains in Europe. It is in the interest of the UK, it is in the interest of Europe."

He said: We are neighbouring countries, we are friends, we have a lot of history.

"We have the entente cordial and I can confirm that the entente is still cordial in fact very friendly."

Echoing his comments, Mr Cameron said: "We are stronger, safer and better off within a reformed European Union."

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