UK Labour Party to endorse referendum on EU membership
Britain should eventually stage an in-or-out referendum on membership of the European Union, one of Labour's shadow cabinet has said.
He added that "almost everyone" in the Labour Party would campaign for the UK to remain in the EU.
The 17 members of the eurozone, of which the UK is not a part, are expected to back further fiscal and political integration in an effort to prevent a repeat of the debt crisis. This has led to fears of a "two-tier" Europe developing, with many arguing it could result in the UK leaving the organisation altogether.
"My preference would be an in-or-out referendum when the time comes. Whenever the referendum comes, almost everyone in the Labour Party, along with the Liberal Democrats, will be arguing we should stay part of the EU, because it is good for our economy and good for Britain."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19790050
"Almost everyone" in the Labor Party and Liberal Democrats may vote for full membership in the EU if this referendum ever happens, but that is not true with Cameron's Conservative Party.
Majority Of Conservative Party Members Want Britain To Leave The EU
Meanwhile in the rest of the EU, attitudes towards the UK's membership or departure are mixed.
Some would like Britain to stay in the EU, others consider that the country's eventual departure is all but inevitable, and a third group would positively welcome such a development.
Please stay! - This block is strongest in Germany. They want the UK in the EU.
Exit is inevitable! - "Some French-language commentators, in particular, regard Britain's eventual departure from the EU as a foregone conclusion."
Good-bye and good riddance! - There is in fact a body of opinion according to which Britain's departure would be a boon to a European Union which is being held back by London's constant objections.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19742182