Unless May succeeds in forcing her deal through, I suspect it will boil down to a choice between no deal or revoke until we sort ourselves out. Neither referendum or election will resolve the debate, unless we can reach a point where the result is overwhelming, which is not likely to happen quickly.
It cannot be understated how much trouble the UK has brought upon itself. Whatever path is eventually taken results in mass anger among the populace, and I think it's almost certain this process ends in violence.
Speaking with a colleague during the week, we were in agreement that unless the next few months are handled with a sensitivity that our politicians show no signs of developing, Brexit could end up being Britain's equivalent to the Treaty of Versailles. The increasing references to the likely emergence of a stab in the back myth among respected commentators is alarming.
We also agreed it's now beyond doubt that the Westminster system is not fit for purpose. Whatever happens, a serious and non-partisan reconstruction of our politics is required.
It cannot be understated how much trouble the UK has brought upon itself. Whatever path is eventually taken results in mass anger among the populace, and I think it's almost certain this process ends in violence.
Speaking with a colleague during the week, we were in agreement that unless the next few months are handled with a sensitivity that our politicians show no signs of developing, Brexit could end up being Britain's equivalent to the Treaty of Versailles. The increasing references to the likely emergence of a stab in the back myth among respected commentators is alarming.
We also agreed it's now beyond doubt that the Westminster system is not fit for purpose. Whatever happens, a serious and non-partisan reconstruction of our politics is required.
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