Like shameful family secrets, Britain suppresses the realities of how badly Brexit has gone

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2289402

“Those voters do not want to have a conversation about Brexit,” said Joshua Simons, the director of Labour Together, a think-tank close to Labour leadership. How dare they prioritise one group of voters over all others?

Ellwood thinks that the election will bring release and hope: “I can see all parties embracing the idea of rejoining the single market… I put money on it that it happens in the next five years.” After so many years of Brexit thought compliance, will this country be in a fit state to take such big steps? I don’t think so.

      • SbisasCostlyTurnover@feddit.ukEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m dreading the next election cycle. It got so bad that I ultimately decided to get off of twitter last year. Too much politics can be a bad thing, especially for one’s mental health.

        • XIIIesq@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          I agree. I hate that I’m not as informed as I used to be, but switching off from the news and current affairs really has made me happier. Ignorance truly is bliss.