Cameron guarantees EU referendum; pledges tax powers for Scotland

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David Cameron has said the Conservatives will govern "as a party of one nation" over the next five years, as well as delivering on their promise to hold an in-out referendum on EU membership.

Giving his victory speech outside 10 Downing Street after the Conservatives secured a surprise majority in yesterday's general election, the Prime Minister said the party will push forward with commitments on the EU, devolution, and regional reforms in England. Cameron said he remains unwavering in his intention to hold an EU referendum by the end of 2017, which he had pledged in the event the Conservatives won a majority. The government's plans, he said, include "creating millions more jobs that give people the chance of a better future and yes, we will deliver that in-out referendum...

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