Statement on European Council: 5 January 2016
5 January 2016 (updated on 5 January 2016)
Prime Minister, David Cameron, made a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday 5 January 2016 on the recent meeting of the European Council.
Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: Statement on EU Council
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Related Information
European Council December 2015
The Prime Minister attended the meeting of the European Council on 17-18 December 2015. The migration crisis, the fight against terrorism, and Britain's reform demands were discussed during the meeting.
- European Council meeting: 17-18 December 2015 (external site)
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