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Cameron urged to make positive case for EU

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UK Prime Minister David Cameron is urged to make a positive case for Europe if he intends to discuss British terms of membership with other EU members.

One of Europe’s most senior politicians, Pascal Lamy said Cameron refused help from other leaders to win a referendum on EU and instead wanted to succeed on his own.

Lamy also warned of red lines such as the free movements of people, which he believes is exempting the UK from “ever close union”.

"Most European leaders, including myself, feel David Cameron needs to be able to make a good case for Europe in the referendum.”

"There has to be some change to the UK narrative, which will probably be the price for a compromise," he added.

Lamy said if Britain leaves the union, it would most definitely be bad news for the EU and cited a common belief among world leaders, which suggested the EU was built on peace between France and Germany and the British membership.

"Half of the miracle would evaporate if the Brits were to leave the European Union," he added.

Acting Labour party leader, Harriet Ruth Harman said: "We have now had a general election and reflected on the conversations we had on doorsteps throughout the country. The British people want to have a say on the UK's membership of the European Union.

"Labour will therefore now support the EU referendum bill when it comes before the House of Commons."

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