Sir Peter Westmacott (@PeterWestmacott), former British Ambassador to the United States and Belfer Center Senior Fellow, talks with Aroop Mukharji (@aroopmukharji) about life as an Ambassador, the British embassy in Washington, D.C., and U.S.-U.K. relations.

Sir Peter Westmacott (@PeterWestmacott), former British Ambassador to the United States and Belfer Center Senior Fellow, talks with Aroop Mukharji (@aroopmukharji) about life as an Ambassador, the British embassy in Washington, D.C., and U.S.-U.K. relations.

Following the announcement of the referendum to decide whether we stay in the EU, there has been blanket coverage of the views of the opposing sides. It’s not surprising that Britain, more than any other country in Europe, should be having such a debate.

....Walking away now would damage our national interests, weaken the EU and diminish our ability to make a difference both in Europe and across the world. That doesn’t feel like a good deal for Britain.