Brexit Unmasked: The memoirs and opinions of a nonagenarian

The author emphasizes the damage that Brexit has done to the UK and its people,and blames this on the failure of national leaders and media to recognize and adapt to the country's changing position. He suggests returning to a stable economic situation and the European Union,and advocates for making the necessary transitions to achieve this. The book covers the main events surrounding Brexit and offers a way out of the morass.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2023
Publisher: Brown Dog Books

Nobody should have any illusions about the scale of the deceit that was practiced upon an unsuspecting British public during the 2016 referendum campaign, nor should anyone underestimate the extent of the damage that Brexit has caused, and will continue to cause for as long as it exists, to our country and its people. However, the beliefs and attitudes that brought about this calamity run much deeper, and stem primarily from the inability of many of our national leaders and much of our national media to recognise and adapt to the UK's changing position during the post-World War Two era. These are the people and organisations that are mainly responsible for informing public opinion. Regrettably, however, with certain honourable exceptions, they have frequently failed to provide sensible advice to the general public. In turn, these omissions and follies led eventually to the catastrophe that is Brexit.

Returning to a stable economic situation and to the great enterprise that is the European Union, and then building upon it, will not be easy, but it is a journey that must be attempted. Ideas for making the necessary transitions have been put forward here, and the author fervently hopes that as many people as possible will be ready to take them further.

The author first draws attention to the rarely acknowledged but serious error that the United Kingdom made in 1956, when it failed to opt for founder-membership of the European Economic Community. He then, in order to let the public have some information about him, provides personal details regarding himself, the area of east London where he was born and grew up, and his immediate family. From this point, the emphasis is entirely upon Brexit, about which he has many forthright and trenchant views, e.g. that the referendum should have been held on the basis of a clear and unequivocal statement of the alternative options, rather than on a confused and misleading one; that the Leave campaign was based on falsehoods and scaremongering; and that the negotiations with the EU have been a disaster from start to finish.

The author also criticises the government's handling of the Brexit process, including its decision to trigger Article 50 without a clear plan for what it wanted to achieve; its failure to engage meaningfully with the EU; and its inability to build a consensus within the UK itself. He also expresses concern about the impact of Brexit on the UK's economy, its relations with the rest of the world, and its political stability.

Finally, the author offers some suggestions for how the UK can move forward from Brexit, including renegotiating its relationship with the EU, building a stronger economy, and addressing the social and political divisions that have been exacerbated by the process. He also calls for a renewed commitment to democracy, transparency, and accountability in our national leaders and institutions.

In conclusion, this is a powerful and thought-provoking essay that provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the causes and consequences of Brexit. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and multifaceted issues that have led to this historic moment, and to consider the steps.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839525957