Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Europe and the European Union 2. Back to the future 3. Belonging without believing 4. Leading from behind: Opt-outs, opt-ins, rebates and red lines 5. Party games and politics 6. Devolution and European Union membership 7. The press and the European Union 8. The pound, the euro and the City: brief encounters and quick exits 9. Britain, the European Union and the wider world 10. ‘Banging on about Europe’ – The Conservatives and the European Union 2010-2015 11. Hallmarks of British membership of the EU 12. The Referendum of 2016 – The campaign 13. The Referendum of 2016 – The result 14. The May government and Brexit 2016-2019: Decline and Fail 15. The Brexiter government, 2019-2020

About the Author

David Gowland was Founder and Director of the School of Contemporary European Studies and Head of the History Department at the University of Dundee, UK. He is
the author of numerous successful books and articles including Longman’s "The European Mosaic” series and Britain and European Integration since 1945 (Routledge).

Reviews

"David Gowland presents a clear and very comprehensive account of Britain’s troubled relationship with European integration from the post-war period through decades of EU membership to the complexities of Brexit."
Simon Bulmer, University of Sheffield, UK"This significantly-updated second edition of the book provides comprehensive coverage of Britain’s involvement with the European integration process. Engagingly-written, containing a wealth of detail, it offers many insights into the role of Britain in Europe and the European issue in British politics. A valuable resource for teaching and studying at undergraduate level."
Ben Clements, University of Leicester, UK"Recent post-Brexit events make the second edition of Britain and the European Union an even more compelling and indispensable read than the first. It is an unrivalled source for comprehending Britain’s past and present relationship with the European Union and anticipating its likely future."
Anthony M. Messina, Trinity College, USA