Members of the European Parliament have been reacting to the draft proposals for reform of Britain's EU membership.

Ukip's Nigel Farage described the document as "pathetic" and said the plan did not signal any "fundamental change" in Britain's relationship with the EU.

"Not a single power has been returned, there's no reduction in the massive sums of money we pay into the EU every year," Mr Farage said.

Hungarian MEP György Schöpflin said there would be some objections to the deal if there appeared to be discrimination against EU citizens from central Europe, or if the principle of freedom of movement of labour was put at risk.

The Fidesz party member said it was "not a bad document" but there was still "plenty of work" to be done.

David McAllister MEP said there was "solid ground" to find an agreement, although some details may need fine-tuning.

Mr McAllister, a member of Germany's Christian Democrats, said: "I would say an agreement should be possible, that hopefully will then be a solid basis for the Prime Minister to recommend to his people to vote to remain."