The British Prime Minister has confirmed the referendum on whether the UK should stay in - or leave - the European Union will take place on June 23rd.

It follows agreement in Brussels last night between European Union leaders on a reform deal.

Key to the agreement are cuts in British social benefits for the children of EU migrants who do not live in the UK. It also imposes a seven year brake on migrants' in-work benefits.

David Cameron says his cabinet will support staying in the EU, although individual ministers will be able to campaign to exit.

Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, Mr Cameron said that Britain would be better off if it remains a member of the union: