{"id":36865,"date":"2016-11-09T09:09:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T14:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/blog\/all-out-war-the-story-of-brexit"},"modified":"2016-11-09T09:09:22","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T14:09:22","slug":"all-out-war-the-story-of-brexit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/uk\/blog\/all-out-war-the-story-of-brexit","title":{"rendered":"&quot;All Out War:&quot; The Story of Brexit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"content-primary blog-detail grid-70 tablet-grid-70\">The UK\u2019s decision to exit the EU is one of the biggest upheavals in modern British history. How did it happen and what does the result mean? Leading Authorities speaker and Sunday Times Political Editor <a href=\"\/speakers\/tim-shipman\/\"><strong>Tim Shipman<\/strong><\/a> is writing the definitive account on this momentous event and is available to speak on his unrivalled insight behind the forthcoming book, which is to be called \u201cAll out War.\u201d\n<p><br \/>\nScheduled for an October release, the book chronicles events from David Cameron&#8217;s efforts to secure a new deal with Brussels though the referendum campaign and the explosive fallout in both major UK political parties.<br \/><br \/>\nIt will reveal in lively and unprecedented detail the relationships, rivalries and infighting between David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and George Osborne and how Nigel Farage capitalised on these differences to help steer the country towards Brexit.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nHe has already conducted more than 50 interviews that offer brand new insights from key players and their closest aides. It will also answer the question about why \u201cLeave\u201d won and what it all means for Britain.<br \/><br \/>\nIf you\u2019d like more information about Tim Shipman, or to check his speaking fees and availabilities, please fill out the form below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK\u2019s decision to exit the EU is one of the biggest upheavals in modern British history. 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