Book with Essays from Both Leavers and Remainers Set for Brexit Referendum Anniversary
The Brexit Effect collects essays from 41 figures on both sides of the 2016 vote. The Independent begins serialising the volume on June 4.
citizen.co.zaA new book titled The Brexit Effect will be published by Cambridge University Press on 18 June. 99 and contains essays by 41 prominent figures who took part in the 2016 referendum. The Independent began serialising the book on 4 June.
The publication date falls two weeks before the tenth anniversary of the referendum held on 23 June 2016. The essays include accounts from both Leavers and Remainers. Several contributors have not previously spoken publicly about their roles.
The book reveals Boris Johnson’s foul-mouthed comments about Theresa May. It also describes Barack Obama’s horrified reaction to the referendum result and records bitter recriminations among Brexiteers. Wes Streeting, former health secretary and Labour leadership hopeful, is among the politicians cited in coverage of renewed debate over Britain’s relationship with the EU.
The Independent is launching a campaign titled Europe: The Way Back to examine the effects of Brexit. The campaign will include news, analysis, interviews and live events covering the economy, immigration, trade, sovereignty and Britain’s place in the world. Sir Anthony Seldon edited the collection.
Cambridge University Press will release the 352-page volume on the stated date.
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