Britain And The European Union

An authoritative, up-to-date and comprehensive analysis and assessment of the impact of the EU on Britain and of Britain's contribution to the evolution of the EU. The book examines the key dimensions of this relationship, including policy and institutional developments, the effects on government and party politics, and the rise of Euroscepticism. Britain's relationship with the EU has always been riddled with doubt, scepticism and awkwardness. This much-needed new book examines why, how and with what effect the EU has become such a contentious issue in UK politics. It places the debate in historical context by starting with an overview of debates about membership in the 1950s and 1960s and then goes on to examine the impact of Britain's membership since 1973 across core policy areas, including economic and monetary union, agriculture, and foreign and security policy.Andrew Geddes outlines major changes in the scope of the European project and assesses how central, devolved and local governments have responded to the EU. The book also assesses the EU's impact on domestic policies, assessing debates within and between the main parties and charting the rise of Euroscepticism as a key trend in contemporary British politics. Engagingly written, this text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis both of the EU's impact on Britain and of Britain's contribution to the EU.

Giving equal attention to the British government and the EU, this textbook examines the political relationship between the two. It charts the history and development of the EU and explores some of the common policies. Examples, tables and figures updated throughout to reflect the results of the elections to the European Parliament in June 2014. Two new chapters: 'Europeanisation' and 'The British Media and the EU'. Examples, tables and figures updated throughout to reflect the results of the elections to the European Parliament in June 2014. Giving equal attention to the British government and the EU, this textbook examines the political relationship between the two. It charts the history and development of the EU, describes the impact of EU membership on Britain and explores some of the common policies. Each chapter includes. An introduction and conclusion. A glossary, sample exam questions, helpful websites and suggestions for further reading.