Britain’s Future In The European Union Takes Center Stage

Britain’s Future In The European Union Takes Center Stage
British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) is welcomed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker prior to their meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, on February 16, 2016. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)
Britain’s Future In The European Union Takes Center Stage
British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) is welcomed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker prior to their meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, on February 16, 2016. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

Britain’s Future In The European Union Takes Center Stage

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British Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to build support for a reform package he is pushing on the U.K.’s European Union membership before an important summit in Brussels tomorrow and Friday. Cameron hopes the reforms will convince skeptics that the United Kingdom should remain part of the E.U. Gavin Lee of BBC News joins Here & Now’s Robin Young with details.

Note: This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app.

Guest

  • Gavin Lee, correspondent for BBC News, based in Brussels. He tweets @GavinLeeBBC.

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