By Iain Dale
Some time ago I was approached by a young journalist on a broadsheet who had an idea for a book. What did I think about him writing a book about the consequences of Britain leaving the EU? It would be timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the passge of the European Communities Act 1972. The book would aim to explain why the scare stories about three million jobs being at risk were wrong, and provide the arguments in favour of an EU exit. It was going to be called
The British Declaration of Independence: Why We Would be Richer, Freer and More Powerful Outside the European Union
Quite a powerful title, and as the debate about an In/Out referendum continues, it would have been very timely.
Unfortunately, the author has had to shelve the contacts due to his commitments in starting up a new business. These things happen in the publishing world. It's incredibly frustrating as I think it would be a great seller and provide a real focal point for the Eu debate.
So, the point of this post is to solicit a new author. If there's anyone out there who would like to pitch to take over the book, please let me know.