We are excited to invite you to the book presentation of former NOS UK correspondent, journalist and author Tim de Wit talking of his book “Wankel Kingdom” about his seven years in London reporting on the UK and Brexit. Tim will be interviewed by NOS correspondent Fleur Launspach who will delve into his career to date. The Netherlands City Event will take place on the 29th June and will be followed by a drinks reception afterwards.

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About Tim de Wit
Until last summer, Tim de Wit (1981) worked as a correspondent in London for the NOS and for the daily newspaper Trouw. During his seven years in Britain, he was completely absorbed in the Brexit process, about which he wrote his book 'Shaky Kingdom'. In that book he describes how he saw the country change in those chaotic years, when British politics was at odds with itself. Unfortunately, not for the better on many fronts.
 
Whether it's the corrupt tendencies of the Conservative Party under Boris Johnson, the hesitant way in which the oligarchs in 'Londongrad' have been dealt with after the Russian invasion of Ukraine or the unhealthy relationship between the incumbent and the media, it is making the country shaky.  Especially if you consider that things are now rumbling in Northern Ireland again and that the call for independence in Scotland is not going away.
 
During this evening at the Dutch Center, Tim will shine his light on this fascinating and sometimes incomprehensible country, which was his home for seven years and will never let him go.
 
Since his return to the Netherlands, Tim has been presenter of the NPO Radio 1 program 'Bureau Buitenland'. In addition, he makes the successful podcast 'Europa Draait Door' together with former politician Arend Jan Boekestijn.

About the Netherlands City Lunch
The Netherlands City Lunch is a non-profit collaboration between the NBCC, ABN AMRO Bank, The TMF Group, and the Dutch Centre London who all have respective representatives in its board. Our objective is to bring together the Dutch speaking business community in London and to help grow this.

Date & Time: 29/6/22 19:00 - 21:00 GMT.
Location: 7 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.

Schedule: 
19:00 Arrival
19:30 Opening remarks from the Netherlands City Lunch board, followed by guest speaker Tim de Wit and Fleur Launspach 
20:15 Networking and drinks (Supported by Heineken)
21:00 Close
 
Tickets:
Tickets are £15 on the door and £12 if purchased in advance. The proceeds of the event will be donated to The Dutch Centre.
 
To register please click below.  Please note that the event will be held in Dutch.
 
For questions, please contact Julia Watson, Event Manager, The NBCC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..