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| UK and EU: Carwyn Jones concern over referendum pledge | UK and EU: Carwyn Jones concern over referendum pledge |
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| Uncertainty over Wales' European Union membership will create years of instability, First Minister Carwyn Jones has warned after David Cameron pledged an in/out referendum on the EU. | |
| Mr Jones called it "an unwelcome distraction" that could affect inward investment and job opportunities. | |
| The Welsh Labour leader said it would also destabilise the future of the UK. | The Welsh Labour leader said it would also destabilise the future of the UK. |
| He spoke after the prime minister said a referendum will be held should the Conservatives win the next election. | He spoke after the prime minister said a referendum will be held should the Conservatives win the next election. |
| Mr Cameron said he wanted to renegotiate the UK's relationship with the EU, before giving a vote by the end of 2017 at the latest on accepting the result of the talks or leaving the EU. | |
| Wales' ability to "influence and shape EU policies" will be hindered in the intervening years, according to the first minister. | |
| Responding to the prime minister's long-awaited speech, Mr Jones said: "Uncertainty over our membership will create years of instability and marginalisation just at the time when both Wales and the UK need stability, growth and influence. | |
| "Such an uncertain future for the UK in Europe could put a brake on potential inward investors." | |
| More to follow. | More to follow. |