More smart diplomacy towards our closest ally: Eurosceptics delivered a fierce rebuke to America today after the Obama administration publicly voiced concerns about Prime Minister David Cameron’s plans for an referendum on Britain's EU membership.
Conservatives urged Washington to mind its own business and said the Prime Minister should stand firm. Tory MP for Esher, Dominic Raab: “I think Britain should do what’s in its interest, not what’s convenient for America..."
Cameron hopes to negotiate a looser membership, and hold a referendum on the outcome. Meantime, Philip Gordon, the US assistant secretary for European Affairs, said UK membership of the EU was “in the American interest”. More here.
Conservatives urged Washington to mind its own business and said the Prime Minister should stand firm. Tory MP for Esher, Dominic Raab: “I think Britain should do what’s in its interest, not what’s convenient for America..."
Cameron hopes to negotiate a looser membership, and hold a referendum on the outcome. Meantime, Philip Gordon, the US assistant secretary for European Affairs, said UK membership of the EU was “in the American interest”. More here.
