In 2020, after three and a half years of intense negotiations, Britain left the European Union. For some, it was a day of freedom, for others, a tragedy that would leave Britain isolated and poorer. The "Remain" campaign warned us that voting in favor of Brexit would be an act of suicide. The economy would collapse, sending prices and unemployment soaring. Meanwhile, unlike the xenophobic and introspective Britain, the EU would move forward without us.

But is this really what has happened? Ross Clark reveals how badly the EU is faring - and how, in many cases, Britain is doing better. Since Britain's departure, for example, the British economy has grown faster than Germany's. Despite the inflation following the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine, Britain has the lowest food prices in Europe. The air is cleaner than in many countries. Despite recent developments, surveys show less racism and xenophobia in Britain compared to almost any other European country.

For years, European economies have been growing much more slowly compared to those of other developed countries. Amid a lack of economic growth and with high migration, European societies are under pressure. The far right is thriving, and public frustration with the EU is rapidly increasing. While Britain shares many of Europe’s problems to a lesser or greater degree, this fierce political analysis argues that it now has the means to break free from the EU's ties and follow a more prosperous path.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0429, Dimensions: 15.8x15.8cm