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Elizabeth Tower London England

Even Parliament Must Make Way for Brexit

Brexiteers are willing to suspend parliamentary democracy if that’s what it takes to leave the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 29, 2019October 22, 2021
Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson and the Brexit Ultras Deserve Each Other

Brexit is a fantasy. Who better to carry it out than the biggest fantasist in British politics?

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 18, 2019November 25, 2021
London England

Brexit Fanatics Don’t Argue in Good Faith

Rather than listen to Brexit skeptics, hardliners accuse them of hiding their true motives.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2019October 3, 2021
British parliament London

Brexit Is Restructuring British Politics

Brexit is pulling the Conservatives to the right, leaving room in the center for an anti-Brexit party.

David DowningDavid DowningMarch 31, 2019November 25, 2021
British parliament London

Britain Is Still Making Brexit Impossible

Lawmakers vote down the withdrawal agreement a second time.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2019November 25, 2021
London England

Britain Is Making Brexit Impossible

At the eleventh hour, Britain has rejected a key component of Brexit. How is the EU supposed to deal with this?

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 30, 2019November 25, 2021
British parliament London

After May’s Deal Defeated, Brexit at Impasse

There is no majority in Parliament for any of the alternatives.

David DowningDavid DowningJanuary 16, 2019October 30, 2021
United Kingdom flags

Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK

Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 16, 2018December 2, 2021
Theresa May

A Futile Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers in Denial

The EU is not going to give another prime minister a better deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2018November 15, 2021
Theresa May

May Delays Brexit Vote. Britain Can Cancel Article 50

The prime minister does not have a majority for her agreement with the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 10, 2018November 25, 2021
Norway flag

EFTA Is Not an Alternative to Theresa May’s Brexit Deal

Joining the EFTA would force Britain to accept free movement without solving the Irish border issue.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 26, 2018December 2, 2021
Josep Borrell

Why Spain’s Threat to Hold Up Brexit Over Gibraltar Is Theater

Josep Borrell’s demand for “clarity” looks like political theater to fend off criticism at home.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 20, 2018December 2, 2021
Theresa May

May’s Brexit Deal Splits Conservatives

Ministers unhappy with the draft treaty have resigned.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 15, 2018November 15, 2021
Theresa May Jean-Claude Juncker

The Brexit Deal, Explained

The treaty Theresa May has negotiated is probably the best Britain can get.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2018November 15, 2021
Theresa May James Mattis

May’s Is the Only Alternative to a No-Deal Brexit

The demands of the opposition are unrealistic.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2018November 28, 2021

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