Brexit
Liberals, Europe and the people
The Liberals were the first party to argue for British participation in the European Common Market, in 1956. Support for membership of the European Economic Community was one the main drivers behind the formation of the SDP in 1981. Since the two parties merged, Britain’s destiny as part of the European Union has been a…
Brexit and social democracy
Review of Adrian Williamson, Europe and the Decline of Social Democracy in Britain (The Boydell Press, 2019)
Was the coalition a mistake? Why did we fail to stop Brexit?
Report of Liberal Democrat History Group evening meeting, 7 October 2022, with Vince Cable and Rachel Smith. Chair: Anne Perkins