Press Release: Foreign Secretary: My priorities are security, economy and Europe

The new Foreign Minister ('Foreign Secretary') for the United Kingdom Philip Hammond said on the 16 July 2014:

'I will work with the Prime Minister and Chancellor to negotiate significant reform in how the European Union works, to lay the ground for a new relationship between Britain and the EU. One that promotes our national interest and reflects the concerns of the British people'.

ESO: Background information: UK cabinet reshuffle promotes high profile Eurosceptics http://www.europeansources.info/record/uk-cabinet-reshuffle-promotes-high-profile-eurosceptics/

EUObserver, 21.07.14: UK foreign minister favours leaving EU if no reforms http://euobserver.com/political/125054

The Guardian, 20.07.14: Philip Hammond: I would still vote to leave Europe http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/20/philip-hammond-vote-europe-eu

EurActiv, 22.07.14: UK's new foreign secretary reiterates EU exit threat http://www.euractiv.com/sections/uk-europe/uks-new-foreign-secretary-reiterates-earlier-stance-eu-membership-303601

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