QUITTING the European Union would put peace and stability at risk and hamper the fight against terror, David Cameron has warned, as he made the "patriotic case" for a Remain vote.
The Prime Minister also insisted there is "safety in numbers" as he argued that staying in the 28-member bloc was crucial in the fight against Islamic State (IS).
Leave campaigners have had years to work out what would happen after a Brexit, but have failed to do so, he said.
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In a speech at the British Museum, he warned that quitting was a reckless and irresponsible economic risk.
But Mr Cameron turned his focus on the impact that quitting would have on Britain's safety and international standing.
The UK must be strong in Europe if it wants to be strong in the world, the Prime Minister insisted, as he praised the EU for reconciling warring countries.
Mr Cameron said: "The serried rows of white headstones in lovingly-tended Commonwealth war cemeteries stand as silent testament to the price this country has paid to help restore peace and order in Europe.
"Can we be so sure that peace and stability on our continent are assured beyond any shadow of doubt?
"Is that a risk worth taking?
"I would never be so rash as to make that assumption."
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