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I am clear: the public opinion currently supports a pragmatic approach like the one I am suggesting.

This summit presents an opportunity to make progress on two crucial issues: boosting UK growth and controlling illegal immigration.

I’m sure that, like me, she will look at opinion polls in all parts of the country, including Scotland. Can I just say, no one is in this house today proposing a referendum.

I believe our chances of doing so will be enhanced by being open to discussion about our relationship with the EU in the longer term.