Jun 17 Watch 7:15 Is the economic cost of Brexit too great? By PBS NewsHour With a British referendum looming over whether to leave the European Union, many in favor of staying cite cultural and altruistic reasons. But according to some, including Prime Minister David Cameron, Brexit would also have severe economic consequences, including massive… Continue watching
Jun 17 The case for Britain to stay in the EU By Paul Solman Britain's European Union memebership benefits not only its economy, but its labor standards too. Continue reading
Jun 17 What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain’s big choice By Larisa Epatko The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:16 Brexit: the case for leaving By PBS NewsHour Amid the refugee and eurozone crises plaguing continental Europe, Britain is deciding whether or not to remain in the European Union. But migrants and economics are only part of why many are pushing for Brexit. The crux of the issue,… Continue watching
Jun 16 As Brexit vote approaches, why some have no confidence in European Union By Paul Solman "I have no confidence in the basic ability or competence of anybody in the European Parliament," said one Brit in favor of exiting the European Union. Continue reading
Jun 16 British lawmaker killed ahead of Brexit vote By Larisa Epatko A British member of parliament, Jo Cox, was killed in northern England on Thursday, days ahead of a referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union, known as “Brexit.”… Continue reading
May 20 Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, and other celebrities urge UK to remain in EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister David Cameron underscored the artists' "remain" message with a visit Friday to London's Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles once recorded. He met signatories to the letter including "The Wire" star Dominic West and sculptor Anish Kapoor. Continue reading