There is a wide open space in British politics, a politics, for now, in thrall to Brexit. That space can be filled only by a strategy that recognises that there is no diversion possible from Brexit without addressing the grievances that gave rise to it. Paradoxically, we have to respect the referendum vote to change it. The ballast for the Brexit vote was from communities and people feeling, justifiably, marginalised and unheard. But the financial crisis and years of austerity have taken their toll.…

Source: The Times September 09, 2017 23:03 UTC