Tories ‘will promise Europe referendum’

THE Conservatives will fight the next election promising to hold an in-or-out referendum on Europe, it is claimed.

Tory MP Mark Reckless said the party would make a clear manifesto pledge to stage a vote on UK membership in an attempt to distance itself from the Liberal Democrats.

The Eurosceptic said there was a “real change in mood” across the country and the question was now “when, not if” the poll would be held.

“I believe my party will go into the next election committed to an in/out referendum on Europe,” he said.

Mr Reckless urged his party to “get there first”, warning that Labour could make the pledge sooner.He said the Tories needed to “enthuse our members, our activists, our supporters, and indeed, MPs”.