The Battle for Britain
British Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined his proposals for EU reforms, but hope that Europe's leaders will soon clinch a deal to keep the UK from leaving the Union is fading. In any case, a deal by itself is unlikely to persuade undecided Britons ahead of a referendum on the issue – which could be held as soon as next year.
LONDON – The Islamic State’s attack in Paris in November was the latest crisis to delay Britain’s bid to renegotiate its membership in the European Union, ahead of a planned referendum on whether to maintain the relationship. First Greece, then refugees, and now terrorism have dominated the diplomatic agenda instead.