Pro-Europe Tories launch fightback against 'Brexit' lobby
Pro-European Conservatives have begun a fightback against the Eurosceptics, warning that a vote for Britain to leave the EU would be a "jump into a void". Former minister Nick Herbert - who led the...
View ArticleNicky Morgan fires first salvo by pro-EU ministers
Education secretary hits back after Chris Grayling argues for ‘Brexit’...
View ArticlePro-EU Conservatives launch campaign
A campaign group of pro-European Conservatives is to make the case for Britain to stay in a reformed EU. Conservatives for Reform in Europe (CRE) is being led by former minister Nick Herbert, who says...
View ArticleLord Lawson dismisses EU re-negotiation as 'inconsequential'
Former chancellor Lord Lawson has dismissed David Cameron's EU re-negotiation as "inconsequential" as the bitter war of words within the Conservatives over Europe continued to escalate. Lord Lawson,...
View ArticleThere's no Brexit Britain plan says Chancellor George Osborne
No planning is being done by the Treasury for the consequences of Britain voting to leave the European Union, George Osborne has said, as he expressed growing confidence of a renegotiation deal. The...
View ArticleGeorge Osborne: EU referendum a 'once in a lifetime' decision
The UK's EU referendum represents a "once in a lifetime decision", Chancellor George Osborne has said. He told the BBC's Newsnight it was "unrealistic" to assume the in/out poll - which is expected to...
View ArticleReferendum will settle EU debate for 'at least a generation', says George...
Chancellor also rules out second vote after Commons leader Chris Grayling stirs tensions by declaring intention to campaign in favour of EU exit...
View ArticleGrayling Says EU `Disastrous' for U.K. as Cabinet Takes Sides
Chris Grayling, the leader of the U.K. House of Commons, became the first cabinet member to suggest he will oppose the country’s membership of the European Union since Prime Minister David Cameron...
View ArticleChris Grayling speaks out over 'disastrous' EU membership terms
Cabinet minister Chris Grayling has delivered a damning assessment of the European Union, claiming the current terms of membership are "disastrous" for the UK. The Commons Leader, a prominent...
View ArticleSenior Tory says Chris Grayling is 'peddling myths' about EU
Former immigration minister Damian Green criticises Commons leader after he suggested EU is ‘disastrous’ for Britain...
View ArticleEU disastrous for UK, says cabinet minister Chris Grayling
Remaining within the European Union under the UK's current membership terms would be "disastrous", Conservative minister Chris Grayling has said. The EU was heading towards closer integration - a path...
View ArticleEU membership terms 'disastrous' for UK, says cabinet minister Chris Grayling
Prominent Tory Eurosceptic throws weight on side of Brexit by announcing he plans to campaign for Britain to leave Europe in referendum...
View ArticleBritain's relationship with EU is 'disastrous', cabinet minister says
The current terms of Britain's membership of the European Union are "disastrous", cabinet minister Chris Grayling has...
View ArticleU.K. Welsh Secretary Becomes Latest Minister to Fly Pro-EU Flag
The minister responsible for Wales became the latest member of the U.K. cabinet to declare himself in favor of staying in the European Union as Prime Minister David Cameron bids to renegotiate...
View ArticleAnother U.K. Cabinet Minister Shows His Colors for Pro-EU Camp
Prime Minister David Cameron will let members of his cabinet decide for themselves whether to campaign for Britain to stay in or leave the European Union -- a so-called Brexit -- in a referendum...
View ArticleTheresa May announces intention to back EU membership
Home secretary gives David Cameron welcome boost by approving proposals set out by European council president Donald Tusk...
View ArticleTop UK Conservatives weigh leadership ambitions in EU vote
By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - As senior British Conservatives prepare to take sides in a referendum on European Union membership, some will be more focused on their own future - and their...
View ArticleDavid Cameron to face MPs over EU renegotiation plans
PM is likely to face pressure from Eurosceptic Tory MPs as he delivers statement on settlement proposed by Donald Tusk...
View ArticleMay Signals Backing for EU Accord in Blow to `Brexit' Campaign
Prime Minister David Cameron will let members of his cabinet decide for themselves whether to campaign for Britain to stay in or leave the European Union -- a so-called Brexit -- in a referendum...
View Article“When we vote to leave the EU, the PM should stay”
As chair of the 1922 Committee, Graham Brady is a king among Tory backbenchers. So what does the ardent Eurosceptic make of David Cameron’s prospects in the EU referendum – and afterwards? "...
View ArticleBritain's anti-EU business leaders prepare exit referendum battle plan
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron says he plans to renegotiate the UK's role in Europe to prevent the country voting to leave the EU. Photo: David W Cerny London: A group of British business...
View Article'Conservatives for Britain' pressure PM over EU talks
More than 50 Conservative MPs say they will vote to leave the EU unless David Cameron secures far-reaching changes to the UK's relationship with Europe. The new group includes former ministers Owen...
View ArticleInnies, outies, unclears: where ministers stands on EU referendum
About half of David Cameron’s cabinet probably have Eurosceptic tendencies – here the Guardian offers its best guesses of their positions at the moment...
View ArticleAnalysts weigh in on Cameron’s reshuffle
London - David Cameron has dramatically hardened his government's eurosceptic stance for a battle with Brussels, but may have weakened his hand while increasing the risk that Britain could crash out of...
View ArticleDavid Cameron 'has no negotiating hand to speak of' in Brussels, claims Nigel...
David Cameron's woes over Europe deepened last night after a senior member of Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet said the current Prime Minister had thrown away his entire negotiating hand in Brussels. Former...
View ArticleCameron to allow free EU campaign
British Prime Minister David is set to allow his cabinet ministers to campaign for either side of an EU referendum. This is as Cameron is seeking to renegotiate Britain's EU ties before the vote slated...
View ArticlePM David Cameron already negotiating Britain's membership of EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday: he has already ruled out another Scottish independence referendum and he is pushing forward with EU negotiations. Photo: AFP Tony Blair attacks David...
View ArticleTwo-thirds of Tory MPs want Britain to quit European Union
Two-thirds of Conservative MPs now support Britain’s exit from the European Union, despite David Cameron’s clear preference for staying in, according to senior sources within the party. Key figures in...
View ArticleBritish Euroscepticism: a brief history
How the UK has struggled to come to terms with continental Europe’s political ambitions...
View ArticleEurosceptics’ rise in British cabinet reshuffle may rebound on Cameron
David Cameron has dramatically hardened his government's Eurosceptic stance for a battle with the European Union, but may have weakened his hand and increased the risk that Britain could crash out of...
View ArticleMichael Gove and five other cabinet members break ranks with PM over EU
Gove sides with Eurosceptics Iain Duncan Smith, John Whittingdale, Chris Grayling, Theresa Villiers and Priti Patel but Boris Johnson keeps No 10 waiting...
View ArticleDavid Cameron says election win gives him mandate for "tough" EU renegotiation
British Prime Minister David Cameron takes a selfie with a worker at the Spooner engineering works in February 2015. Photo: Reuters British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday that...
View ArticleUK Cameron's new Eurosceptic Cabinet reflects public opinion: minister
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's new Eurosceptic Cabinet of ministers reflects public opinion, the new defense minister said on Wednesday, saying the British leader wants to win back...
View ArticleDavid Cameron warned he could lose ministers over EU referendum campaign
Cabinet members could resign so they can fight for a no vote, sources suggest, with prime minister urged to find a way to avoid a split...
View ArticleEU referendum: David Cameron to set out 'benefits for UK'
David Cameron is to set out what he sees as the benefits of the UK staying in the EU after claims he has focused too much on the risks of leaving. The prime minister will say full access to the EU's...
View ArticleDavid Cameron confirms ministers can campaign for Brexit
PM tells Commons government will make a clear EU referendum recommendation but cabinet members are free to oppose it...
View ArticleEurosceptic Tory MPs demand major concessions when David Cameron renegotiates...
David Cameron’s brief honeymoon after his stunning election victory ended as Eurosceptic Conservative MPs demanded that he win major concessions when he renegotiates the terms of Britain’s EU...
View ArticleEU referendum: Which members of the Tory cabinet might quit over Europe?
David Cameron’s plans for a referendum on European Union membership are mired in confusion after he appeared to backtrack on a threat to force Eurosceptic ministers to resign if they campaigned for a...
View ArticleWho are David Cameron's would-be EU referendum rebels?
The Eurosceptic ministers most likely to resign from the government to campaign for a No vote in the PM’s planned EU referendum...
View ArticleCameron should not have to quit if Britain votes no to EU, says backbencher
David Cameron should not be forced to resign if Britain votes to leave the European Union but he should offer his ministers a free vote in the upcoming in/out referendum, a Tory backbencher has said....
View ArticleEvery cabinet minister is a eurosceptic, says Michael Fallon
Defence secretary claims unity of views means there could be no purge of ministers not on David Cameron’s side if PM backs campaign to stay in EU...
View ArticleCameron's Ministers Take Their Positions for Battle of `Brexit'
U.K. ministers are declaring their hands after Prime Minister David Cameron sealed a deal he hopes will persuade voters to back staying in the European Union in a referendum on June 23. Cameron has...
View ArticleEurosceptic Tories force Cameron to announce ministers' free rein on EU...
Chris Grayling and Theresa Villiers understood to have argued for collective cabinet responsibility to be suspended as PM continues EU negotiations...
View ArticleWhere Leading U.K. Ministers Stand on EU Referendum Vote
Prime Minister David Cameron will let members of his cabinet decide for themselves whether to campaign for Britain to stay in or leave the European Union -- a so-called Brexit -- in a referendum...
View ArticleAnother U.K. Cabinet Minister Backs Cameron Against `Brexit'
U.K. cabinet members are starting to line up behind Prime Minister David Cameron in favor of Britain remaining in the European Union. Cameron has said they’ll be allowed to campaign on either side of...
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