Great Britain and the European Union from 1979 to 1998

Abstract

This present paper manages to deal with Great Britain and the European Union from 1979 to 1998. This paper provides an historical, political, and socio-economic framework for understanding British history and politics. The work begins and concludes with reflections on contemporary Britain and the European Union, Britain's relationship with the EU has been riddled with doubt. Therefore, to provide why, how and with what effect the EU has become such a contentious issue in UK politics.It places the debate in historical context by starting with an overview of the early begin of the European Union and the British membership from 1945s to 1978s then, outlines developments and major changes of the European Union. Specifically, goes on to examine the impact of Margaret Thatcher and her policy toward the European Union from 1979 to 1992. To say it differently,the examination relies mostly on aBritish foreign policy, the EU's impact on foreign policies.Engagingly written, this work provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis both of the EU's impact on Britain and of Britain's contribution to the EU.