The Battle for British Entry into the European Community, 1971-72
Geoff Horn
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The Battle for British Entry into the European Community, 1971-72

Whips and Anti-Marketeers

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This book offers a new perspective on the parliamentary battle for British entry into the European Community (EC) the forerunner of the EU. It provides a historical case study of how the whipping operation, overseen by the Chief Whip Francis Pym, played a critical role in securing EC entry in 1971-72. More specifically, it explores how the Conservative Government s Whips Office managed dissent through the concept of loyal dissent, a party management approach characterised by tolerance and respect for dissenting views. It addresses key themes that remain relevant in British politics today: how ...