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A POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE… BORDER? EXAMINING THE MISGUIDED HOPE THAT BREXIT WILL CATALYSE REUNIFICATION

Since Britain voted to leave the EU two years ago, evergreen discussions about the identity and independence of the Kingdom’s four constituent nations seem to have assumed a new vigour. This is particularly relevant in Northern Ireland where Mary McDonald, the leader of nationalist party … Continue readingA POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE… BORDER? EXAMINING THE MISGUIDED HOPE THAT BREXIT WILL CATALYSE REUNIFICATION

“SHAKE IT OFF” – WHY THE EU SHOULD JUST LET THE UK GO

The British people voted to leave the European Union a little under two years ago. This sudden and somewhat surprising departure is the equivalent of a spoiled child threatening to leave home because their parents will not give them more pocket money. They both have a … Continue reading“SHAKE IT OFF” – WHY THE EU SHOULD JUST LET THE UK GO

THE BREXIT BREAK-UP: WHY BRITAIN NEEDS TO LEAVE ITS’ NEEDY LONG-TERM LOVER BEHIND

It’s the break-up to end all break-ups. Since voting to leave the European Union (EU) with an underwhelming majority, the British public has been treated by Brussels and many economists as a recalcitrant spouse who has naively ended an indispensable union. Yet, Donald Tusk and … Continue readingTHE BREXIT BREAK-UP: WHY BRITAIN NEEDS TO LEAVE ITS’ NEEDY LONG-TERM LOVER BEHIND

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A POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE… BORDER? EXAMINING THE MISGUIDED HOPE THAT BREXIT WILL CATALYSE REUNIFICATION

“SHAKE IT OFF” – WHY THE EU SHOULD JUST LET THE UK GO

THE BREXIT BREAK-UP: WHY BRITAIN NEEDS TO LEAVE ITS’ NEEDY LONG-TERM LOVER BEHIND