50 years ago this week the UK voted to enter the European Community (Now the EU) in a national referendum. The vote was 2:1 in favour. The Conservative party was largely in favour, with some dissenters. Labour was moving toward Europe, but retained a substantial number of vocal anti-marketeers (as they were known). The Liberals were almost entirely pro-Europe and had been for many years. A leading liberal politician of the time, David (now Lord) Steel, who took a prominent part in the referendum campaign, talks about the referendum and reflects on the UK’s relationship with Europe then, and since. This video is put out by the European Movement and its worth a watch.
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