The Game of Brexit

And Why Britain Has Already Lost It

Louise Tucker
Oct 31, 2019 · 8 min read
The most European of necklaces in Luxembourg, the most European of cities. (my photo)

Today Britain was, once again, supposed to leave the European Union. Three days ago, once again, the EU extended the deadline. And on Tuesday, once again, the Houses of Parliament voted for a general election.

If it looks like Groundhog Day from a distance, try living as part of it for the last four and a half years. During which time we have had a referendum, three…

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