UK Prime Minister wants EU referendum in June 2016: paperNovember 9, 2015 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - David Cameron is ready to hold the EU referendum in June if other leaders agree to the bulk of his reform package at a summit next month, Whitehall officials have said, according to the Times. Describing the choice as “the biggest we will make in our lifetimes” Cameron will present the decision on Britain’s membership as “not just a matter of jobs and trade but of the safety and security of our nation.” Cameron's office said the government had not made any decisions on the date of the vote. "As the Prime Minister has said, what will determine the timing of the referendum is the outcome of the negotiation, within the deadline of the end of 2017." The Prime Minister will counter Tuesday, November 10, the key arguments made by those campaigning for a Brexit as he effectively launches his effort to keep Britain in the EU. EU allies had been told that if a December summit of EU leaders goes well, Cameron would prefer to hold the referendum in June 2016, officials said, according to the Times. The paper said he had been persuaded by other EU leaders that the vote should not be delayed, with another migration crisis likely next summer. Opinion polls show most Britons favor staying within the EU although support for remaining versus leaving has narrowed in recent months, with many voters citing concerns over migration. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku According to Ani Badalyan, the 9th edition of the amendment has been sent to Baku. |