How To Lose A Referendum: The Definitive Story of Why The UK Voted for Brexit
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (512 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0721P3BZY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 297 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Did David Cameron have to call a referendum? Did history put a gun to his head? And was Britain's departure from the EU destined from the moment he called it? Was it a lost cause, or did the Prime Minister lose it?Sky News senior political correspondent Jason Farrell teams up with political blogger and economics and politics teacher Paul Goldsmith to provide the definitive story of one of the biggest shocks in British political history.Probing into the social fabric of the UK, the psyche of the electorate, and seventy years of European history, Farrell and Goldsmith identify eighteen key reasons why the UK made its choice, from Britain's absence at the birth of the European project to the inflammatory rhetoric of one Nigel Farage, and everything in between.How to Lose a Referendum is the product of extensive and refreshingly frank interviews with the key players from both campaigns coupled with a wide-ranging exploration of the historical context around Britain's departure. Why was a project designed for common peace and prosperity ultimately so hard to defend?Whether you're a Leaver or a Remainer, a newcomer to the debate or a battle-hardened politico, this nuanced and thoughtful analysis will change the way you look at Britain's vote for Brexit.
Well researched, well written, challenging and important." - Daniel Finkelstein; "To understand the volatility of Britain's present political predicament, it is vital to understand the revolution that took us here. "If you want an easy explanation for why we voted for Brexit, then look elsewhere. A must-read." - Adam Boulton; "I can't read enough about this topic, the absolute turning point of modern politics. Yes, this book is pacy and punchy. But it's also a subtle and sophisticated take on how history, chance and a cast of key players all combined to create the perfect storm that hit the UK on 23 June 2016." - Professor Tim Bale, Queen Mary University of Lo
. He also writes the celebrated Goldblog, where he comments daily on politics and economics. Paul Goldsmith teaches politics and economics at Latymer Upper School in London. Jason Farrell is a Senior Political Correspondent for Sky News, where he reports on all major political developments, including Brexit