The most serious so far is imperilling peace in Northern Ireland, as Arlene Foster is brought down by Brexit’s impossible contradictions. Why back Brexit when Northern Ireland was against it and the border dilemma flashed a red warning? There was always Kate Hoey, doughty unionist, to keep promising: “Brexit won’t hurt Northern Ireland at all – instead it will brighten its future.” Now, in riposte, protesting against the protocol, she claims that “Northern Ireland has not got Brexit”. As the European parliament endorsed Brexit this week, Scottish cultural leaders begged MEPs to welcome Scotland back into the EU. A necessary trigger will come to hand soon for Labour to lead the charge against the bad Brexit deal.

Source: The Guardian April 30, 2021 07:52 UTC