PM says leaving EU 'leap in the dark' as he gives referendum date as June 23

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David Cameron warned that leaving the European Union would be a "leap in the dark" as he urged voters to back his reform deal.

Speaking in Downing Street after briefing the Cabinet, the Prime Minister said that the promised in/out referendum would take place on June 23.

He confirmed that the Cabinet had backed his plan but that individual ministers would be free to campaign on either side.

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