Britain's Relationship with the European Union in 2013
Britain’s relationship with the European Union in 2013
Syed Shabab Uddin
B225003
Executive summary
Britain’s long-standing relationship with the European Union has recently come under a lot of media spotlight. The issue? Whether or not Britain should remain part of one of most advanced and intricate examples of regional economic union.
January 23rd saw David Cameron give a speech at the London headquarters of Bloomberg discussing Britain’s relationship and his administration’s stance on the European Union. He discusses the idea that a referendum is required to offer a final answer to the ‘in-out’ debate that has surrounded Britain and the EU. Cameron also goes on to say that Britain must be a part of a reformed EU rather than leave and be on the outskirts.
This kind of discussion will prompt big businesses to rethink their strategy and this was the case as Carlos Ghosn, Nissan chief executive, said that Nissan would have to reconsider their position in Britain if they were to exit the EU. It comes as no surprise as having access to the single market is one of the biggest reasons to set up operations anywhere in the EU.
This report discusses Cameron’s speech and looks at Ghosn’s comments and takes you through several key concepts and ideas surrounding Britain’s relationship with the EU.
Summary and critique
Cameron speech at Bloomberg headquarters
On Wednesday 23rd January, David Cameron delivered a speech on his opinion of the UK’s relationship with Europe, assuring a referendum on the country’s EU membership given that the conservative party win the next election. In a surprisingly more pro-European speech than expected, Cameron argued that there are strong reasons to support a renegotiation of the UK’s position inside the EU and that a referendum on this new deal could help get British people feel more involved with Europe.
Such a referendum, despite its good intentions, would need to be planned well to
Syed Shabab Uddin
B225003
Executive summary
Britain’s long-standing relationship with the European Union has recently come under a lot of media spotlight. The issue? Whether or not Britain should remain part of one of most advanced and intricate examples of regional economic union.
January 23rd saw David Cameron give a speech at the London headquarters of Bloomberg discussing Britain’s relationship and his administration’s stance on the European Union. He discusses the idea that a referendum is required to offer a final answer to the ‘in-out’ debate that has surrounded Britain and the EU. Cameron also goes on to say that Britain must be a part of a reformed EU rather than leave and be on the outskirts.
This kind of discussion will prompt big businesses to rethink their strategy and this was the case as Carlos Ghosn, Nissan chief executive, said that Nissan would have to reconsider their position in Britain if they were to exit the EU. It comes as no surprise as having access to the single market is one of the biggest reasons to set up operations anywhere in the EU.
This report discusses Cameron’s speech and looks at Ghosn’s comments and takes you through several key concepts and ideas surrounding Britain’s relationship with the EU.
Summary and critique
Cameron speech at Bloomberg headquarters
On Wednesday 23rd January, David Cameron delivered a speech on his opinion of the UK’s relationship with Europe, assuring a referendum on the country’s EU membership given that the conservative party win the next election. In a surprisingly more pro-European speech than expected, Cameron argued that there are strong reasons to support a renegotiation of the UK’s position inside the EU and that a referendum on this new deal could help get British people feel more involved with Europe.
Such a referendum, despite its good intentions, would need to be planned well to
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