‘Canaries in the coalmine of populism’: an oral history of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front row seat
This oral history recounts the 2016 Brexit campaign through the perspectives of key political figures involved in the process. It explores the internal Conservative party dynamics and the events leading up to the UK's decision to leave the EU.
Why it matters
Understanding the political origins of Brexit provides context for the ongoing socio-political shifts and populist movements in the UK and Europe.
Brexit oral history composite illustration. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/PA/Rex/Shutterstock/AP View image in fullscreen Brexit oral history composite illustration. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/PA/Rex/Shutterstock/AP Brexit ‘Canaries in the coalmine of populism’: an oral history of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front row seat How five months in 2016 that encompassed Boris Johnson siding with Vote Leave, Jo Cox’s murder and David Cameron’s resignation shaped the UK’s future
The framing of Brexit as 'canaries in the coalmine of populism' reflects a common critical perspective found in The Guardian's editorial style.
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