What is the issue? The UK has long had a strained relationship with the EU and has never been comfortable with the ever increased drive for greater integration and harmonization of rules and regulations coming from Brussels. As the EU has grown, more decisions are made by a qualified majority. Previously decision required unanimity. The shift weakens the power of a UK veto. The UK Prime Minister has called for a national referendum on continued UK membership of the EU. When will the referendum be held? The referendum has been scheduled for June 23. There is no threshold in terms of turnout or results. A simple ... (full story)