The 1975 Referendum on Europe

by Baimbridge, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781845400347
• ISBN10: 1845400348
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: Imprint Academic

Summary

These books provide an analysis of the past, current and future relationship between the UK and the EU, treating the key overarching issues in the 1975 referendum and looking ahead to the prospect (eventually) of further referendums on the subjects of EMU and a European constitution. They offer a comprehensive review of the key issues regarding the conduct and outcomes of past and possible future referendums, drawing out significant features, debates, controversies, policies etc.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 7
European Integration Timeline	p. 8
Glossary	p. 12
List of Contributors	p. 23
An Overview of the 1975 Referendum	p. 31
Past, Present and Future of EU Membership
The Pre-History of the Referendum	p. 49
From Imperial Third Force to the 1975 Referendum	p. 60
Public Opinion and the 1975 Referendum	p. 77
Britain and the EU: Exit, Voice and Loyalty Revisited-Public Diplomacy Failure?	p. 91
Reflections of the Participants
Lessons of the 1975 Referendum	p. 109
Full-Hearted Consent	p. 117
Manoeuvres Towards the Referendum	p. 121
The Inside View from No. 10	p. 128
Learning to Love the 'Rich Man's Club'	p. 134
Reflections of a Eurosceptic	p. 140
No regrets: Then, Now or For the Future	p. 148
The 1975 Referendum	p. 153
Recollections of the 1975 Referendum	p. 158
The 1975 Referendum and Beyond	p. 163
The New Roman Empire	p. 170
The 1975 Referendum: Its Impact and Consequences	p. 176
1975 Referendum	p. 183
The Struggle to Preserve British Self-Government	p. 190
Reflections of the 1975 Referendum	p. 196
Plus ca Change	p. 207
Britain's New Deal in Europe	p. 213
Why You Should Vote Yes	p. 223
Why You Should Vote No	p. 229
Results of the Referendum on Continued EEC Membership	p. 235
Bibliography	p. 239
Index	p. 243
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