Brexiternity: The Uncertain Fate of Britain

by Denis MacShane

Never in the lifetime of most British adults has there been such uncertainty about the future of the political and governing institutions of the state. Brexit has the potential to change everything – from the shape of government institutions, to the main political parties, from Britain's relationship with its near neighbour Ireland to its international trading. The idealists of the Leave campaign won their vote in 2016. But now the realists are gently taking over. Here, Denis MacShane explains how the Brexit process will be long and full of difficulties – arguing that a 'Brexiternity' of negotiations and internal political wrangling in Britain lies ahead.

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2019

About the author

British MP for the Labour Party (1994-2012) and Labour minister and UK Minister of State for Europe.

MacShane was a supporter of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, is pro-Israel and Nuclear Power.

In 2012 he resigned after it was found he he had submitted 19 false expenses invoices.

Reviews

[Mark Farley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably the most reasoned and understandable of the Brexit books I have come across so far, albeit in a fairly liberal slant. But here the former MP McShane tries to get to the bottom of the psyche of the population and why the Leave campaign was so successful. It will surprise you that it goes back way further than you imagine. Which is both daunting and worrying a prospect.

This book tries to make sense of it all and predicts in a very rational way, exactly what the future holds for us and the rest of the continent, with historical context, a unique unfettered access to those behind it all and how the politics within Europe it itself has effected the vote. Really interesting.

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear eyed look at the EU, Brexit, how we got here, and where to go from here. Demolishes many myths about the EU, but acknowledges its many flaws as well.