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Britain better off outside EU – Tory MEP Hannan

The draft EU deal to keep Britain within the EU generated a lively debate in the European Parliament this morning. British Eurosceptic MEPs have slammed the deal saying it’s weak and meaningless. The Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan says Britain can do better outside the EU and that circumstances have changed dramatically since the UK became an EU member.  

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MEPs air strong views on Brexit Deal in European Parliament

The European Parliament this morning held a lively debate on the draft EU reform deal aimed at keeping Britain within the EU. The draft deal, which includes an "emergency brake" on migrant benefits, paves the way for the UK's EU referendum to take place as early as June. Eurosceptic MEPs have slammed the deal saying it’s weak and meaningless. The Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan says the EU has conceded little to David Cameron.

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European Parliament debates Brexit deal

The European Parliament is this morning debating the draft EU deal on the British Prime Minister David Cameron’s EU reform demands. The draft deal was published yesterday by the European Council President Donald Tusk. It proposes a number of reform measures including an “emergency brake” that would allow countries to limit in-work benefits to migrants from other EU countries for up to four years. Mr Cameron will now have to persuade the leaders of the other twenty seven EU countries to sign up to the deal at a crucial EU summit later this month. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says it will be challenging to get full support for the package. 

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Interview with Marian Harkin on draft EU deal on Cameron's Brexit demands

EuroParlRadio's Editor Karen Coleman talks to the Independent MEP Marian Harkin about the draft EU deal published today on David Cameron's EU reform demands. The interview took place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. 

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‘Long way to go’ to get EU deal on Cameron’s reforms demands – Harkin

The British Prime Minister says a draft deal aimed at keeping Britain in the EU will deliver the substantial changes he’s been demanding. David Cameron was responding to the draft EU deal that was published earlier today by the European Council President Donald Tusk.  The draft deal includes an emergency brake on in-work benefits for migrants and new ways for member states to club together to block some new EU laws. However, the Independent MEP Marian Harkin says Mr Cameron will face challenges when he tries to get agreement from the rest of the EU leaders at a crucial EU Summit later this month.

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Horse trading still required on Cameron’s Brexit deal – Harkin

The British Prime Minister David Cameron is hailing a draft EU deal on Britain’s EU reform demands as a victory. The draft deal was published today by the EU Council President Donald Tusk. Mr Cameron’s demands include an emergency welfare brake on in-work benefits for EU migrants for up to four years. He’s also calling for a “red card” veto system enabling national parliaments to club together to block EU legislation. The British Prime Minister now has to convince the other EU leaders to sign up to his demands at an EU Summit later this month. The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says it will not be easy for Mr Cameron to achieve agreement on all of his demands.

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MEP calls for more tickets for Irish soccer fans – Kelly

The former president of the GAA Sean Kelly is recommending that Ireland should be allocated more tickets for major matches such as the Euro2016 championship games. Speaking in the European Parliament the Fine Gael MEP says the dedication of Irish fans should be rewarded.

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Britain’s power will increase if it stays in EU – Kelly

The President of the European Council Donald Tusk is expected to unveil a draft deal today on David Cameron’s EU reform demands. Mr Cameron has made a number of demands including an “emergency brake” on migration that would give countries the ability to suspend benefits to migrants for up to four years. He’s also calling for a “red card” veto system enabling national parliaments to club together to block EU legislation. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says it is in Britain’s interests to remain within the EU.

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EU Brexit deal with UK ‘almost there’ – Kelly

The President of the European Council is shortly expected to unveil a draft deal on David Cameron’s EU reform demands. Donald Tusk is to outline details of the deal today. Mr Cameron has demanded an “emergency brake” on migration, giving countries the ability to suspend benefits for up to four years. He’s also calling for a “red card” veto system enabling national parliaments to club together to block EU legislation. The British Prime Minister is aiming to convince his EU counterparts to sign up to his demands at an EU Summit on February the 18^th and 19^th. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says he believes a deal with Britain will be struck. 

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Turkey’s involvement in Syria ‘malevolent’ and ‘reckless’ – Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has heavily criticised Turkey’s role in the Syrian conflict. Turkey’s recent downing of a Russian warplane caused major ripples internationally and sparked fears of tensions escalating between Russia and Turkey. The Dublin MEP says Turkey is playing a dangerous game in the Syrian conflict. 

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