Bringing together contributions from the eight men who have held the post of British Permanent Representative to the EC/EU, this book provides an authoritative insight into the way Britain’s relationship with its EC/EU partners has developed since accession in 1973.


A unique and authoritative insight into the way Britain’s relationship with its EC/EU partners has developed since accession in 1973.

Presents overviews of this relationship written by the eight men who have held the post of British Permanent Representative to the EC/EU.

Provides a privileged view of the reality of Britain’s relationship with its EC/EU partners.

Offers a fascinating insight into the changing nature of Britain and the British debate about European integration, and the changing nature of an ever larger and more complicated EU.