Hunt on Cameron: 'We have a strong prime minister'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said European Union leaders have "a lot of work to do" to "persuade the British people that Europe can be trusted with a proper reform agenda.''

He was speaking after David Cameron suffered a 26-2 defeat in a vote on the appointment of the new EU Commission President.

However Mr Hunt defended Mr Cameron's handling of the issue, saying Britain has a ''strong prime minister .''