Cameron veto sparks fiery debate on EU

British Prime Minister David Cameron was this afternoon returning from Brussels after sparking furious debate over Britain’s future in the European Union by refusing to sign up to a treaty to save the single currency.

After 10 hours of talks last night, the Mr Cameron risked isolation in Europe by wielding Britain’s veto to block a new treaty designed to restore economic stability by imposing tougher fiscal discipline on the 17 euro states.