The Brexit vote and the years of uncertainty that have followed have gnawed at the foundations of each of these. Johnson revises EU bill to limit parliament's role in Brexit talks Read moreThe first pillar to suffer was the civil service. Initially, at least, Brexit was a boon: it led to a significant increase in staff, and more opportunities for promotion. Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has long had the civil service in his sights. Worse still would be the Trumpification of the civil service – with key posts unfilled or filled by people who are wholly unqualified.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2019 06:00 UTC