In the dim and distant past of about three weeks ago, this election was supposedly called in order to settle Brexit. “Get Brexit done” has been the incessant mantra of Boris Johnson from day one of the campaign. It cannot be said often enough that this will not be the end of the Brexit saga. Britain will have to agree to that if Mr Johnson really wants a tariff-free deal. If Mr Johnson is returned with a slender majority, the ultras may take him hostage, just as they did poor old Theresa May.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2019 09:00 UTC