Statement on the European Council: 22 February 2016
22 February 2016 (updated on 22 February 2016)
Prime Minister, David Cameron, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 22 February 2016 on the European Council.
Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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European Council February 2016
The Prime Minister attended the meeting of the European Council on 18-19 February 2016. The deal with the UK and the ongoing migration and refugee crisis were discussed during the meeting.
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