Cameron to set out UK’s place in EU

British prime minister David Cameron will today set out a roadmap of how he sees Britain’s relationship unfolding with the European Union. The outcome has huge implications for Ireland.

Mr Cameron is under pressure from the eurosceptic wing of the Conservative Party to hold a referendum, putting an “in/out” option to the people.

The Conservatives are being outflanked on the right by UKIP, which has seen its poll ratings rise on the back of anti-European sentiment.