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Britain: Leading, Not Leaving: The Patriotic Case for Remaining in Europe
Who's right and who's wrong in the debate on Britain's future in Europe - and what are the key facts?
Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, sets out the patriotic case for remaining in Europe.
Starting from Winston Churchill he tells the story of Britain's relationship with the European Union and asks how, in a fast-changing world, it can make us more prosperous, safe and secure.
Does Europe help or hinder us in creating jobs, managing our economy, improving our environment and tackling terrorism and mass migration? Remaining in Europe, argues Brown, gives us the best balance between the autonomy we desire and the cooperation we need. Britain is better off leading Europe, not leaving it.
Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, sets out the patriotic case for remaining in Europe.
Starting from Winston Churchill he tells the story of Britain's relationship with the European Union and asks how, in a fast-changing world, it can make us more prosperous, safe and secure.
Does Europe help or hinder us in creating jobs, managing our economy, improving our environment and tackling terrorism and mass migration? Remaining in Europe, argues Brown, gives us the best balance between the autonomy we desire and the cooperation we need. Britain is better off leading Europe, not leaving it.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2016
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June 10, 2016
The standout part of this book for me was the historical analysis of Britain's relationship with the emerging EU from the 1950's to the present day. The most interesting part for me was seeing the politicians of the time trying to balance Britain's position in a post WW2 world with the Commonwealth, USA and the EU.
His arguments are well thought out and presented. This book makes the case very clearly for staying in the EU and indeed how Britain should interact with the rest of the world. I only wish BREXIT campaigners on both sides could make their points as clearly and calmly as the author does, with the minimum of histrionics.
His arguments are well thought out and presented. This book makes the case very clearly for staying in the EU and indeed how Britain should interact with the rest of the world. I only wish BREXIT campaigners on both sides could make their points as clearly and calmly as the author does, with the minimum of histrionics.
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