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Radio 4,19 Jul 2018,21 mins

9. Blair, Brown and a bike ride

Brexit: A Love Story?

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In 1997, Tony Blair swept to power with New Labour and Britain won the Eurovision song contest with Katrina and the Waves. Was there also a renewed enthusiasm for the European project? Mark Mardell recalls the twists and turns of Labour's relationship with Brussels. Could the fresh-faced, charismatic new Prime Minister rekindle the romance? And if not, why not? Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @BBCWorldatOne

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