Brexit an all-or-nothing fight to death among absolutists

British democracy was long renowned for its moderation, but its Brexiteer prime minister has pitched it into a political civil war with Remainers, says Philippe Legrain.

Brexit an all-or-nothing fight to death among absolutists
Mon, 02 Sep, 2019 - 01:00
Project Syndicate

British democracy was long renowned for its moderation, but its Brexiteer prime minister has pitched it into a political civil war with Remainers, says Philippe Legrain.

BRITISH democracy was once a model for others to follow. But it is now in its deepest crisis in living memory.

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