In one country after another, the political parties that were inspired by Brexit have dumped their campaigns. JEFF SPICER/GETTY Populists offer emotional appeals that lead to dead ends, just as Nigel Farage led Britain to Brexit. Ironic, perhaps, for his so-called United Australia Party. Even after Malcolm Turnbull got his National Energy Guarantee through the Liberal party room, a revolt detonated the policy and destroyed the prime minister. No matter how bad the tragi-comedy of Brexit, Australia cannot be smug.

Source: Stuff April 09, 2019 04:30 UTC