British Prime Minister David Cameron, this morning chaired a meeting of the Cabinet. The PM said that the Cabinet agreed that the Government's position will be to recommend that Britain remains in a reformed European Union.

Cameron said that on Monday he will commence the process set out under our Referendum Act and that he will then go to Parliament and propose that the British people "decide our future in Europe" through an in-out referendum on Thursday, the 23rd of June.

He said that individual Cabinet Ministers will have the freedom to campaign in a personal capacity as they wish.

Cameron stated that, "the question is will we be safer, stronger and better off working together in a reformed Europe or out on our own. I believe we will be safer in a reformed Europe, because we can work with our European partners to fight cross border crime and terrorism."

"I believe Britain will be stronger in a reformed Europe because we can play a leading role in one of the world's largest organisations from within, helping to make the big decisions on trade and security that determine our future."

He said that he believes that the country will be better off in a reformed Europe because British businesses will have full access to the free trade single market, bringing jobs, investment and lower prices.

"Let me be clear. Leaving Europe would threaten our economic and our national security."

"Those who want to leave Europe cannot tell you if British businesses would be able to access Europe's free trade single market or if working people's jobs are safe or how much prices would rise." Cameron said, "all they are offering is risk at a time of uncertainty – a leap in the dark."

"I believe that Britain will be safer, stronger and better off by remaining in a reformed European Union," stated Cameron.

A reminder to UK expats that they will need to register before you can vote in the referendum. See here for information on how to vote.

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