David Cameron’s autobiography was supposed to be a chance for the former prime minister to settle scores and have his say on his time in office. But Cameron’s book is also something that he didn’t intend: a convincing case for Brexit. ‘For the Record’ is littered with examples of EU officials and council members undermining UK interests and reneging on promises. Here are 13 times David Cameron’s book makes the case for Brexit:
Jean-Claude Juncker frustrating British interests:
‘Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg, was particularly dismissive of British concerns. As a finance minister, he’d been there at Maastricht when the journey to monetary union began. He’d been there when we refused to join the euro. He always pushed and pushed for more powers for the EU. Often the smallest nations get the biggest hearing, and here was the proof: the leader of a tiny country, with a population the size of Manchester’s, trying to sideline the interests of the biggest financial services exporter in the world.’ (page
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