
The long and winding road to Brexit | Tom McTague interview
The New Statesman: politics and culture
00:00
The Rise and Fall of Optimism in Britain's European Future
This chapter explores the changing dynamics of Britain's relationship with Europe during the early 2000s, highlighting the initial optimism of political figures like Tony Blair amid economic prosperity. It contrasts this positivity with the subsequent impacts of the 2008 financial crash and rising migration, fostering a growing skepticism about Britain's future in Europe.
Transcript
Play full episode