Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now?

Revised edition

by Ian Dunt

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Pub Date 31 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 29 Mar 2019

Canbury Press | Canbury Press Ltd

Business, Leadership, Finance | Politics

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Description

Britain’s departure from the European Union is riddled with myth and misinformation — yet the risks are very real.

Brexit could diminish the UK’s power, throw its legal system into turmoil, and lower the standard of living of 65m citizens.

In this revised edition of his bestselling paperback, Ian Dunt explains why leaving the world’s largest trading bloc will leave Britain poorer and key industries like finance and pharma struggling to operate. It could even lead to the break up of the UK.

Based on extensive interviews with trade and legal experts, Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? is a searching exploration of Brexit shorn of the wishful thinking of its supporters in the British media and Parliament.

REVIEWS

Admirably brief and necessarily brutal... Whatever your position during the referendum, you ought to read Dunt because he is willing to face uncomfortable facts. Highly recommended.

— Nick Cohen, The Spectator

Compact and easily digestible. I’d encourage anyone who is confused, fascinated or frustrated by Brexit to read this book – you’ll be far wiser by the end of it.

— Caroline Lucas, Co-Leader, Green Party

I would strongly recommend Ian Dunt’s excellent guide. Dunt has taken the extraordinary step of asking a set of experts what they think. I learnt a lot.

— Philip Collins, Prospect

Author Bio

IAN DUNT is a political journalist and commentator. He is editor of Politics.co.uk, has a strong social media following, and appears on the BBC, Sky and LBC.

Britain’s departure from the European Union is riddled with myth and misinformation — yet the risks are very real.

Brexit could diminish the UK’s power, throw its legal system into turmoil, and...

Advance Praise

'I would strongly recommend this excellent guide. Dunt has taken the extraordinary step of asking a set of experts what they think. I learnt a lot.'

- Philip Collins, Prospect

'Magnificent, informative, brief, on WTO, Single Market, Customs Union, and all the boring stuff you now need to understand...'

- Ben Goldacre

'A definitive account of just how much confusion and ignorance has surrounded this entire debate.'

- James O'Brien, LBC

'Compact and easily digestible. I would encourage anyone who is confused, fascinated or frustrated by Brexit to read this book. You will be far wiser by the end of it.'

- Caroline Lucas, Green Party

'Excellent. A must-read. Harass every MP until they read Dunt's book'

- AC Grayling

'Tory right-wingers who weep for the days when Britannia ruled the waves need not bother with this book. Nor will it be of interest to [left-wing] fantasists. Everyone else could learn a great deal.'

- James Coldwell, Fabian Review

'If you are looking for a good guide to Brexit and what comes next, I can recommend What the Hell Happens Now?'

- Tom Watson, Deputy Leader, Labour Party

'I would strongly recommend this excellent guide. Dunt has taken the extraordinary step of asking a set of experts what they think. I learnt a lot.'

- Philip Collins, Prospect

'Magnificent...

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9780995497856
PRICE	£8.99 (GBP)
PAGES	192

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Kat M, Bookseller

Definitely one of the better books out there which examines the impact Brexit will have on the United Kingdom. First published in 2017, a lot of Dunt’s predictions may have seemed like hysterical scaremongering at the time, but as the talks have gone on since, some of it made for an overly optimistic read.

Dunt’s writing is accessible and manages to keep from editorialising for the most part. Would recommend to someone who doesn’t really follow politics but wants a better understanding of the bearing Brexit will have.

With kind thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

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Michael J, Educator

This is an excellent overview of the whole Brexit issue, which has held up very well considering the chaotic events and lack of progress that have followed its publication last year. More even-minded than you might expect given the key part he plays in the Remainiacs podcast, Dunt is clear without being simplistic and good on both the technicalities of trade and the realities of politics. Well worth your time.