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Why Vote Leave

By: Daniel Hannan
Narrated by: Daniel Hannan
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Bloomsbury presents Why Vote Leave written and read by Daniel Hannan.

POST-REFERENDUM EDITION OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, WITH A NEW PREFACE.

MEP and award-winning political writer Daniel Hannan’s argument for a British exit during the lead up to the Brexit referendum in 2016.

Hannan demonstrates that the EU, past its sell-by date, was rendered obsolete by technological advances, shrank economically and became less relevant to British economic needs. Worse than that, he shows that the EU could not reform, could not be democratic or be divorced from its goal of political union. To stay would not mean staying the same and voting to leave – far from being the risky choice – was actually the safe one.

Finally, Hannan argues that Britain would not have to stay in the EU to remain at the heart of Europe and considers the global role a confident nation freed from EU strictures could play.

'The case against the EU should be made in positive, optimistic and internationalist terms. Daniel Hannan has done us a favour by making the democratic and economic case for independence. If you're undecided, this book might surprise you' Helena Morrissey.©2016 Head of Zeus (P)2016 Head of Zeus Europe International Politics & Government World Tariff Taxation
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Critic reviews

Confused about the EU referendum? In the dark about which way to vote? Daniel Hannan's invaluable vade mecum will illuminate the whole question, showing why voting to leave is a leap back into the light (Boris Johnson)
This powerful, intelligent, hard-hitting, well-written and – considering the subject matter – mercifully short book is absolutely required reading for every Briton who is considering voting on 23 June, whichever side they presently think they support (Professor Andrew Roberts)
Before voting in this historic referendum you should read this brilliant book. If you've decided to vote Leave this will enthuse you, if you're not yet sure, it will convince you (Michael Gove)
A "must read" for anyone who is surprised that so many of us now want to leave the EU (Lord Owen)
I defy anyone who is undecided on the EU to read this book and not be a convinced Leaver. The case against EU membership is not Left-wing or Right-wing: it's democratic. Daniel Hannan shows how bright the UK's future will be once we leave behind the corporatist racket in Brussels (Kate Hoey)
The perfect book for someone who wants to hear a calm, clear set of reasons for leaving the EU (Baroness Jones)
When it comes to the EU Dan Hannan has forgotten more than most people ever knew. He knows it from the inside, deep inside. He knows the venality, the incompetence, the bloated budgets and salaries, the many failures cynically covered up. He knows the staggering sums dragged from the pockets of the British taxpayer and the miserable return we get from them. The Brussels-worshipping brigade would be very wise not even to try to contest the points he makes in this book. For the rest of us it's an eye-opener (Frederick Forsyth)
The case against the EU should be made in positive, optimistic and internationalist terms. Daniel Hannan has done us a favour by making the democratic and economic case for independence. If you're undecided, this book might surprise you (Helena Morrissey)
By far the best book setting out all European issues in topical form (Charles Moore, The Daily Telegraph)
The best book on the subject of the big decision Britons have to face on June 23' (5 stars)
An easy read and well argued
Switherers should read Hannan's polemic to help them make up their minds. Determined Brexiters at risk of anyone thinking their opinion matters should read it to help them next time their dinner party turns into a debate. And those planning to vote Remain? They should have it so that, if they win, they can take it down from their shelves in about ten years' time to help them figure out just what went wrong
All stars
Most relevant
A must read for anyone worrying about the yes vote we have just witnessed in UK

Calm, factual, revealing, thought provoking

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Dan Hannan is not only a bright and gifted orator but makes a compelling argument on the merits of leaving the European Union. The points are made in a lucid and understandable way and its a cracking listen.

First Class in both content and delivery

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As someone intending to vote to remain I listened to this book in order to hear an intelligent presentation of the other side of the argument (since the television confrontational debates are doing such a poor job of this). I found the book enlightening and well worth listening to. It may even have swayed my vote.

Well argued case for Brexit

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What made the experience of listening to Why Vote Leave the most enjoyable?

It is the fact that it is a lot of good information, form a seemingly, very credible source that I like so much. Being of a certain age, everyone around me likes to claim that anyone who voted leave is racist, or at the very least stupid. So, it was nice to listen to someone from the opposite camp, who knows what he's talking about.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I actually had an immediate want to listen to it again, in some kind of attempt to better absorb all of the information.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely. Not sure i could, but I would definitely want to.

Super interesting read

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what an amazing read. All I can say is that I hope more remainers who, like me, hardly consume media with opposing views read this book, so that this once in a life time opportunity to leave this failure of a project is not wasted.

the best book I've listened to in a while

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