Brexit book reveals explosive secrets behind UK decision to leave EU
Behind-the-scenes revelations about the events that led to Britain’s inevitable decision to leave the EU 10 years ago will be revealed for the first time. Independent.
Boris Johnson’s abusive comments about Theresa May, Barack Obama’s appalling reaction to the referendum result and harsh accusations among Brexiteers are among hundreds of dramatic revelations in the blockbuster book, which will be serialized from tomorrow.
Sir Anthony Seldon Brexit Impact It features articles by 41 key figures involved in the referendum, many of whom have not previously commented publicly. They come from the highest levels of every aspect of public life, from politics, diplomacy, academia, the church and beyond. Most importantly, they represent both sides of the debate; both Leavers and Remainers.
His frank statements about the often chaotic way Brexit unfolded and who is responsible for what has gone wrong since will spark an intense new debate about whether Brexit should or could be reversed.
The book’s publication comes ahead of the tenth anniversary this month of the historic referendum on 23 June 2016. It also coincides with growing calls from senior politicians, including Labor leadership hopeful Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, for the UK to rejoin the EU.
The serialization of Sir Anthony’s book in this seminal moment is part of the company’s new campaign. Independent on how Britain could rebuild its broken ties with Europe. The Europe: Road to Return campaign will feature news, analysis, interviews and live events examining the impact Brexit is having on every aspect of our lives, from the economy, immigration, trade and sovereignty, to Britain’s place in the world, educational connections, social cohesion, culture and much more.
Independent We will examine every issue with a laser lens, including answering fundamental questions about whether we are better off or worse off, not just financially, as a result of cutting ties with Brussels. We will see if the claim on the side of the Brexiteers’ famous red buses traveling around the country is true. And to what extent are the harsh warnings of their detractors paying off?
We will aim to create a fair picture of Britain 10 years after Brexit and where we should go from here.
‘Brexit Impact: 2016-2026Edited by Anthony Seldon and published by Cambridge University Press on 18 June (£16.99)
