The EU’s big enemy is not British antagonism but British apathy

A woman campaigning against Britain leaving the EU outside the Houses of Parliament in London earlier this week. Picture: Rick Findler

Polls before the Brexit referendum in 2016 showed a majority in favour of remain, but they also showed that most Britons were indifferent. The same is true today, says Bill Emmott.

A woman campaigning against Britain leaving the EU outside the Houses of Parliament in London earlier this week. Picture: Rick Findler

The United Kingdom’s parliament has signalled its acceptance of prime minister Boris Johnson’s withdrawal deal with the EU, but has also decided there must be a general election on December 12, before the deal can be ratified.

Pro-Brexit demonstrators outside parliament this week. A survey shows the share of British respondents who aren’t sure if they would miss the EU is 63%. Picture: Luciana Guerra