Capability Britain: For a Country that Works

This book addresses profound issues of democracy and of Britain’s national independence and unity. It looks at the long rise of democracy in Britain, the American struggles for independence and against secession and slavery, then at the 20th century’s revolutions and counter-revolutions. It urges us to revitalise our industries and develop our energy supplies, to invigorate our public services, to support our industries, farms and fishermen. Other chapters examine the treasured contributions of Scotland and Wales to our union, and stress the importance of the Scottish people’s emphatic vote, in the 2014 referendum, to stay in Britain. It also examines the 2016 EU referendum and shows that Leave voters voted for the principle that decisions about Britain should be taken here. The final chapters look ahead to what we can achieve now that we have left the EU: we can make our own decisions and plan for an independent future. We the people have to rebuild Britain; we the people have to assert control.

About the Author :
Born in Staffordshire in 1948, Will Podmore comes from a family of engineers and architects, of teachers and writers. He lives in London, is married, and has one daughter, three sons and five grandsons. He was the Chief Librarian at the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) from 1986 until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the University and College Union. He is a lifelong member of Britain’s communist party, the Communist Party of Britain Marxist-Leninist. He has published six other books: Britain, Italy, Germany and the Spanish Civil War; Reg Birch: engineer, trade unionist, communist; The European Union – bad for Britain – a trade union view; British foreign policy since 1870; The war against the working class; and Brexit: the road to freedom, (also published by i2i Press.)