David Cameron speech: UK and the EU

Key Points

• David Cameron promises a referendum on EU membership in the first half of the next parliament
• In a speech, he argues that the British people's consent for the EU is "wafer thin"
• Deputy PM Nick Clegg says the referendum promise will "hit growth and jobs"
• At PMQs, Mr Cameron says he will campaign to stay in the EU if membership renegotiation aims are met
• Labour says the speech shows Mr Cameron is "weak"
• UKIP leader Nigel Farage says the referendum should happen before the 2015 election