The old saying ‘a week is a long time in politics’ has never rung quite so true as for the past week. This time last week the news that Britain was leaving the European Union was starting to sink in. There was jubilation from some and utter horror and shock from others. The short termContinueContinue reading “Drawing ’20 Days Wild’ to a close”
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’20 Days Wild’ – Days 14 and 15: Contemplating Brexit
From day 14 to day 15 of my 20 days wild, the political landscape in the UK changed beyond recognition. In anticipation of what was clearly going to be a close result I went, on Thursday (day 14), to Brandon Hill, one of several green escape patches in the middle of Bristol, where I could think,ContinueContinue reading “’20 Days Wild’ – Days 14 and 15: Contemplating Brexit”
The curious case of Cornwall: why did the Cornish vote for Brexit?
Cornwall, with a population of 530,000 people, received more than €654m from Brussels during the EU’s 2007 to 2013 budget cycle. This is more than the West Midlands and the East of England combined. Up until Brexit it was set to receive at least another €600m between now and 2020, that’s €1,209 per person. This is a county in whichContinueContinue reading “The curious case of Cornwall: why did the Cornish vote for Brexit?”
The EU Referendum: Turkeys have voted for Christmas
Whilst I will post my response to Britain Brexiting the EU shortly, here is an article from Miles King which reflects many of my own thoughts and feelings. Ultimately, it will be the poorest in our society who will suffer most from this result. Brexit has generated division and bitterness. At the same time thereContinueContinue reading “The EU Referendum: Turkeys have voted for Christmas”
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