There is an ironic parallel in the methodology of emotion and national dignity employed by both the left-wing Syriza in Greece and the right wing leave camp in Britain.
B in Brexit stands for Boris and his overweening ambition. But R is for Racism, the method through which Vote Leave aims to achieve the political upset of the century.
I've argued that the left should campaign to leave the EU. But now, I'll vote to remain.
Both campaigns in Britain's European referendum are build on thin theories which utterly fail to understand each other.
The idea behind the referendum has never been to offer the people a debate between a neoliberal Europe and a social Britain, but between a neoliberal UK within a neoliberal EU, and a neoliberal UK outside a neoliberal EU.
Exiting the European Union has the potential to severely, negatively impact children living in Britain today, yet so far Brexit has remained a discussion between and about adults.
A quick examination of the Tory project whatever the results shows worrying prospects.
What is motivating younger voters in the European referendum – and what should?
While a vote for ‘Brexit’ will create by far the biggest waves, whichever way the vote goes on June 23, there will be political fall out to contend with. Here are just some scenarios:
The referendum is an English question. When it is over the UK will need an English parliament. Chapter 10 of Blimey, it could be Brexit!
The exit of Britain could contribute not to disintegration but a consolidation of authoritarian governance in the European Union.
Clive Lewis' speech at the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)
