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The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit Meg Russell (Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL)

The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit By Meg Russell (Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL)

Summary

The definitive and revealing account of the extraordinary parliamentary battle over Brexit and what it means for British democracy.

The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit Summary

The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit by Meg Russell (Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL)

The Parliamentary Battle Over Brexit provides answers to those who want to understand the bitter arguments that occurred over Brexit, what might have been handled better, and the role that parliament played. Since the 2016 referendum, the hotly contested issue of Brexit has raised fundamental questions about the workings of British democracy. Nowhere was this more true than regarding the role of parliament. This book addresses important questions about parliament's role in the UK constitution, and the impact on this of the Brexit process. While initially intended to re-establish 'parliamentary sovereignty', Brexit wrought significant damage on the reputation of parliament, and the wider culture of UK democracy. Charting the full story of the parliamentary battle over Brexit, Meg Russell and Lisa James show that it wasn't always what it seemed. Based on careful documentary research and extensive interviews with key protagonists, the book explores multiple nail-biting moments, procedural innovations, and political 'what if's'. Drawing on insider accounts, alongside media and parliamentary debates, the book puts the events of Brexit into context and provides a clear and reliable document of record on a complex and disputed story. Ultimately, it argues that Brexit was largely a battle inside the Conservative Party, for which parliament got the blame. Insightful and comprehensive, the book is necessary reading to those with broader interests in British Politics, the culture of UK democracy, and the challenges of populism and democratic 'backsliding'.

The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit Reviews

A beautifully researched, thoughtful, and morally alert examination of one of the most difficult and divisive issues in British history. * Rory Stewart, Former Conservative Cabinet Minister and co-host of The Rest is Politics podcast *
Brexit was a serious and destabilising political event, but also an extraordinary parliamentary soap opera. This accessible book provides a definitive, compelling account of every improbable plot twist, while identifying important lessons for the future of our democracy. * Dr Hannah White, Director, Institute for Government *
Parliament was often the centre of national attention on Brexit. For a while in 2019, the BBC's Parliament channel's ratings even beat those for MTV. To really understand what went on, and what it all means, you can do no better than to read this meticulously researched book. * Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College, London *
The 2016 referendum and its aftermath crystallised long-running divisions over our EU membership, within political parties and the wider public. This thoughtful book charts what happened, identifies what could have been handled better, and helps outline how we can overcome the divisions and return to a more consensual democratic discourse. * Gisela Stuart, former Labour MP and chair of the 2016 Vote Leave campaign *

About Meg Russell (Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL)

Meg Russell is Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit at UCL. She is particularly known for her work on parliament, having published books on the House of Lords, the legislative process and parliament's policy influence. Lisa James is a Research Fellow at the Constitution Unit, where she focuses on the UK parliament. From 2019-22 she worked on the ESRC-funded 'Brexit, Parliament and the Constitution' project.

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9780192849717
0192849719
The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit by Meg Russell (Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor of British and Comparative Politics and Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Oxford University Press
2023-03-23
416
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