Britain and the Origins of the EC in the 1950s

The 1960s: the decision to join the EC; and early approaches to accession.

Entry to the EC in the early 1970s: the entry negotiaitions, 1970-1; domestic debates, 1971-2; and the referendum, 1975,

Britain and the Single European Act, 1986.

Britain and the Treaty of European Union, 1988-1992.

The EU in British Politcs after Maastricht: the Maastricht ratification crisis; the 1996 IGC; the evolving positions of the LAbour and Conservative Parties.

The UK and the Franco-German relationship. What policies have different British Governmennts adopted towards the Franco-German relationship, and with what reactions from those two countries?

The EU and British domestic politics. Impact of EU membership on the party politics of the UK; implications for the British Political system.

The EU and British Foreign Policy.

Concluding Interpretations. The awkward partner debate etc.