We talk so much about Britain leaving the EU that nobody wants to talk about how Britain came to be a member of the organisation. Ever wondered how Britain became a member or why France's Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's entrance? Well, if you're curious and want a simple video to tell you, here's one.

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Sources:
Sterling, International Monetary Reform and Britain's Applications to Join the European Economic Community in the 1960s by Catherine Schenk

The European Challenge: Britain's EEC Application in 1961 by Kristian Steinnes