Forty years ago, Britain joined the club of European nations. The idea was to guarantee peace and prosperity on the continent through ‘ever closer union’ following centuries of terrible wars. But after four decades of membership, costing the UK more than £200 billion, public disenchantment with the European Union has never been so great.
In Au Revoir, Europe David Charter, Europe Correspondent for The Times, looks at what went wrong – and what happens next. It charts Britain’s increasing detachment from the European project amid a barrage of bureaucracy, mindboggling expenditure and concern at sharing sovereignty for goals that were never truly embraced. From trade to transport, fishing to finance, investment to immigration, the decision that Britain takes on its future relationship with Brussels will touch many parts of everyday life. In presenting the unvarnished truth of what it would really mean for Britain to say goodbye, this book is a unique contribution to the European debate and essential reading for all.
“Au Revoir, Europe is the first book that begins to get British voters focused on withdrawing from the EU. It is a book that deserves to be read far beyond the political elite, which seems incapable any more of directing events that will have the most profound consequences on our country.” Frank Field MP
“David Charter offers a readable and frank account of Britain’s European options. He shows not only how Britain is moving steadily away from the inner core of the eurozone but also how difficult and messy all the alternatives are. There is no easy way forward – or out.” Peter Riddell, Director of the Institute for Government
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