The Eurosceptic MP said the UK should "not pay one penny" towards any further EU bailouts.

BBC: European Council debate

And the position of shadow Europe minister, retained by eurosceptic MP Mark Francois, has been elevated to a shadow cabinet post.

BBC: Pickles chairman in Tory shake-up

Eurosceptic Tory MP Douglas Carswell urged Number 10 to bring forward legislation for a referendum.

BBC: PM promises 'proper choice' on EU after Lawson comments

But Eurosceptic Conservative MP Bill Cash said it should be for Parliament to decide on the issue and the "national interest" should override the coalition agreement.

BBC: MPs to vote on call for referendum on UK leaving the EU

The Eurosceptic Conservative MP Peter Bone put forward an amendment to the bill, which would have require a second referendum to be held, in the event the UK public voted "no" on a treaty change.

BBC: MPs reject Tory MP's call for 'in-out' EU referendum

An outspoken right-wing MP and known Eurosceptic, Mr Evans was one of the first MPs to start campaigning against the prospect of a single currency.

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