Britain's four demands for staying in Europe
- 9 years ago
A national vote on U.K. membership in the European Union will be held by 2017.
It's the first time in 40 years the issue has been put to the test, and the country is deeply divided.
Supporters of Europe say membership brings significant economic gains - worth as much as £78 billion a year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Opponents argue the costs outweigh the benefits, and say Britain needs to reclaim the power to determine its future.
Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is ready to campaign in favor of continued membership, provided the EU is willing to change.
On Tuesday, he revealed his wish list of reforms.
Bringing down net immigration is one of Cameron's top priorities.
The country has experienced a huge influx of workers from eastern Europe in the past decade.
It's the first time in 40 years the issue has been put to the test, and the country is deeply divided.
Supporters of Europe say membership brings significant economic gains - worth as much as £78 billion a year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Opponents argue the costs outweigh the benefits, and say Britain needs to reclaim the power to determine its future.
Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is ready to campaign in favor of continued membership, provided the EU is willing to change.
On Tuesday, he revealed his wish list of reforms.
Bringing down net immigration is one of Cameron's top priorities.
The country has experienced a huge influx of workers from eastern Europe in the past decade.