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The British press has been critical of the European Union throughout its existence. This criticism has been particularly evident before and during the 1997 General Election, and during the British presidency of the Union from January to June 1998. The social, cultural, political and economic factors involved are all discussed in this essay.
An examination of the way in which the British press has portrayed the European Union and related issues, particularly in the period preceding the 1997 General Election and for the duration of the British presidency of the Union from January to June 1998. It also discusses the social, cultural, political and economic factors involved.