Irish Examiner view: Is EU about values or economics?

Brexit negotiations falter and stumble towards uncertain climax

Time passes relentlessly, often disconcertingly. Some of us may remember that today is the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder outside New York’s Dakota building. 

Some may share that memory with grandchildren. Some may have to explain who John Lennon was and why he should be remembered. That explaining generation has had to accept that some seminal events in their lives can be regarded today as being as relevant as the sinking of the Titanic.