The apparent failure to find a breakthrough in Brexit talks between the EU and the UK today imperils plans for a special EU summit this month. The Brexiteers prevailed in 2016 by peddling the illusion that the UK could leave the EU while continuing to enjoy all its benefits. “When the facts change, I change my mind,” said Keynes. In this case, the “facts” never were facts at all. A second referendum would not affront democracy; it would shore it up.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2018 18:54 UTC