First published 2016
Daniel Hannan presents his argument for British withdrawal from the European Union in this post-referendum edition. The MEP and political writer contends that technological progress has made the EU obsolete while its economy shrinks and becomes less relevant to British needs. Hannan argues the union cannot reform itself, achieve democracy, or abandon its drive toward political integration. He positions departure as the safer option compared to remaining, since staying would not preserve the status quo. The author examines how Britain could maintain its European connections outside EU membership and explores the global opportunities available to an independent nation. The book includes endorsements from political figures across party lines and features a new preface reflecting on the referendum outcome.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, european-literature, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-consent
Setting: Britain, Europe
Period: 21st-century
183 pages · Kindle Edition · Head of Zeus