UK PM says referendum “most sensible” way for EU relationsOctober 9, 2012 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UK Prime Minister David Cameron, says a referendum is the "cleanest, neatest, simplest, most sensible" way to resolve the debate on Britain's relationship with the European Union, according to BBC. However, Mr Cameron refused to commit to holding the vote. He said: "Europe is changing... that does open up the opportunity for Britain to get a fresh and better settlement with Europe. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today Program, the Prime Minister also described Boris Johnson as a "first class" mayor of London who is "doing a great job". "We are lucky to have some big and popular figures that can take the Conservative message out across the country," he said. Mr Cameron discussed the party's proposed welfare reforms, commenting that the current system "doesn't work". "We have to look at the signals we send, and should have a system where we say that you shouldn't be better off out of work than in work," he said. "The system doesn't work today, so we need to reform it, but it's a proper conversation we've got to have with the public about welfare and how we make it work for everybody." Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |