The Heat: UK in the European Union

The Heat

What’s the future for the UK in the European Union? Will it stay or will it go?

British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum before the end of 2017 that will allow British voters to decide if the UK should continue as a member of the European Union. The vote will have significant consequences for the UK and could also impact the future and direction of the 28 state Union. Meanwhile, Cameron is already trying to negotiate EU reforms well ahead of the in-or-out referendum.

CCTV America’s Richard Bestic reports from London. 

The Heat began its discussion with:

  • Robert Oxley from London is with the “Vote Leave” campaign. He would like to see the UK leave the EU,
  • Hugo Dixon from London wants the UK to stay in Europe. He’s the author of the In Out Question and he’s a journalist. 

The discussion continued with: