British parliament to vote on EU referendum

THE House of Commons is to vote on whether to stage a referendum on Britain’s future in the EU on Monday.

Amid the mounting prospect of a significant rebellion by eurosceptic Tory backbenchers, Downing Street requested the shift so William Hague could spearhead the Government fight.

The debate was scheduled for next Thursday, when both Hague and Prime Minister, David Cameron, are due to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Australia.