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df4ed156348e47a8870b935352d10491_Guy_VerhofstadtGuy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in Europe and a European Parliament negotiator on the renegotiation of the UK's membership of the European Union has welcomed the agreement by EU leaders on a new relationship for the UK in the European Union.

Commenting on the deal reached, Guy Verhofstadt said: "This deal makes it clear that the UK is no longer committed to ever closer union or further political integration,while ensuring those countries who wish to integrate further can do so. The UK will be given a special status in EU law;this is historic. I have no doubt this is the best deal David Cameron could have hoped for and the last one that should be offered."

"The European Parliament must now closely consider the need for treaty change, so that these reforms and others can be formalised. Europe needs treaty change to further deepen the Union and give it the tools it needs to deal with the multiple crises it faces."

As for the announcement of the UK referendum, he added: "This referendum is about much more than whether Britain stays in or leaves us, it is also about the stability and prosperity of the entire European Union. I and my group will strongly campaign for a yes vote."

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