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British EU Referendum

A referendum on European Union membership was held in the United Kingdom on June 23. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed a remain vote, but 52 percent voted to leave.

British parliament London

Britain Votes to Leave EU in Referendum

But Gibraltar and Scotland vote to remain in.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 23, 2016December 8, 2021

Brexit or Not, the World Curves Toward Union

Today’s challenges are too big for any one nation state to tackle. Europe in particular needs to work together.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJune 22, 2016November 30, 2021
Bideford England

Half of Leave Voters Believe British Referendum Rigged

The leave campaign has convinced nearly half its followers that their decision will be overturned.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2016October 25, 2021
European Union flags

A Liberal, Realistic European Union Needs Britain

As long as the United Kingdom stays in, the EU will never develop into the thing Britons fear.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 16, 2016July 22, 2023
British parliament London

Euroskeptics Cry Wolf, Allege Attempt to Rig Referendum

Outers would rather half a million young Britons didn’t vote than extend registration by a couple of days.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 9, 2016October 30, 2021

Liberal Euroskeptics Have Made Treacherous Pact

Most proponents of leaving the EU don’t dream of turning the United Kingdom into a free-market utopia.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 7, 2016November 15, 2021
Bristol England

Middle England Finds Itself Between Blue-Red Divide

Conservative-leaning Middle England holds the balance in Britain’s European Union referendum.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 2, 2016January 13, 2022
David Cameron Matteo Renzi Justin Trudeau

In or Out, EU Exit Crowd Wants Cameron’s Head

Euroskeptics would dethrone the man who has won them two elections in a row.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 30, 2016November 15, 2021
Cabinet Office London England

Proponents of EU Exit Should Stop Disparaging Institutions

Advocates of a British withdrawal from the EU are undermining the public’s trust in institutions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 26, 2016November 25, 2021

Euroskeptic Fanatics Are Never Going to Give Up

If the referendum doesn’t go their way, the outers will come up with a reason to demand a second one.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 17, 2016November 28, 2021

Boris Johnson Drifts Closer to Euroskeptic Fringe

The former mayor of London has revealed himself to be something of anti-EU fanatic.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 12, 2016November 25, 2021

Britain’s “Remain” Side Doesn’t Need More Passion

Passion is not what persuades voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2016April 20, 2022
Whitehall London England

Britain Urged to Remain in European Union

Business leaders and other countries want the United Kingdom to vote to stay in the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 20, 2016October 25, 2021
British parliament London

There’s No Satisfying Some Euroskeptics

Those firmly in favor of a British exit from the EU see proof of a conspiracy in every setback.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 14, 2016November 25, 2021
Whitehall London England

British Proponents of EU Are Right to Appeal to Fear

Those who believe Britain would be better off staying the European Union are right to point out the risks.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2016October 25, 2021

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