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"The idea that Brexit may mark the birth of a federal tradition on the island of Britain may appear fanciful. But then, Brexit appeared rather fanciful just a few years ago"

What will Britain look like 50 years after Brexit?

Brexit / 27 Jan

German chancellor Angela Merkel: "I lived behind the Iron Curtain so I know only too well what it means once borders vanish"

The view from Germany on Brexit

Brexit / 13 Sep 19

Protestors in Hong Kong in July 2019

Will Brexit Britain stand up for Hong Kong?

Hong Kong / 09 Sep 19

Boris Johnson and the Conservatives just want to have fun

'Boris Johnson may be a joke, but he will have the last laugh'

Boris Johnson / 26 Jun 19

"Without doubt, May has some serious competition from previous premiers who have presided over other calamities"

Is Theresa May the worst British prime minister of modern times?

Britain / 24 May 19

The ayes have it: You're going to miss this lad when it's all over

'We're fed up of Brexit, yet we can't get enough of it'

Brexit / 13 Apr 19

Airey Neave who was killed 40 years ago in an INLA car bomb attack. Photo: Getty Images

The life and death of British spy turned politician Airey Neave

Airey Neave / 28 Mar 19

Theresa May vs the world

The trials and humiliations of Theresa May

Theresa May / 17 Dec 18

"In the post-colonial era, the old imperial arrogance is no longer supported by ruthless pragmatism, but by blundering incompetence."

Chaos, incompetence, decline: Brexit and the British government

Brexit / 19 Nov 18

A union jack flag hung from a lamp post near the Irish border in Fermanagh. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

The Brexit poll which reveals how Britain views Northern Ireland

Brexit / 27 Jun 18

Corn tax: the Corn Laws imposed restrictions and tarrifs on grain imports to Britain between 1815 and 1846

Brexit lessons from Britain's 19th century push for free trade

Brexit / 25 Sep 17

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