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The First Brexiteer: The Diaries of Sir Neil Marten, 1970 - 79
£14.99
AKER, TIM
Product Details
ISBN: 9781917743006
Author: AKER, TIM
Pages: 256
These diaries offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a parliamentarian deeply committed to the cause of parliamentary sovereignty. Sir Neil Marten was not just a politician but also a soldier, spy, husband, father, and grandfather.
A Window into Political History
The First Brexiteer provides an incredible insight into the worlds of politics and Parliament during two pivotal periods in British history:
- The tumultuous Heath administration, dominated by the battle over Britain's entry to the EEC.
- The early Thatcher years in opposition, shaped by Heath's policy U-turns, from which Thatcherism emerged.
Britain's First Brexiteer
Neil Marten was a trailblazer in the Eurosceptic movement:
- He organised the most determined parliamentary campaign to oppose Britain's entry to the EEC.
- He chaired the 'No' campaign in the 1975 referendum to leave the EEC.
- He continued to agitate against ever closer European union throughout his parliamentary career.
Without his activism, the foundations of the Eurosceptic movement would have been significantly weaker.
A Legacy in British Politics
These pages reveal Sir Neil Marten's lasting contribution to British politics and his country.
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