British Capitalism and European Unification, from Ottawa to the Brexit Referendum

What is it about?

This paper explores the historical background to Brexit from a political economy perspective. It shows that British ambivalence towards the EU went through different stages, each one corresponding to important economic shifts in British capitalism.

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Why is it important?

This paper is important because it provides essential background to understanding the Brexit process and the stakes for the UK in the ongoing negotiations. It also shows which sections of the UK capitalist class are opposed and which support Brexit.