According to the BBC, "The prime minister acknowledged the need to ensure the UK's position within the European Union had 'the full-hearted support of the British people' but they needed to show 'tactical and strategic patience'."
BBCによれば、首相は欧州連合内での英国の再交渉された立場を確保する必要性を認め、「英国国民を全面的に支持する」が「戦術的かつ戦略的忍耐」を示す必要があると述べた。