No more denial: let’s accept the inevitable and fight for the best Brexit we can

Many supporters of remaining in the EU are in denial about Brexit, writes Simon Hix. But if the June 2016 referendum result is not accepted, the 48% who voted to stay are in danger of being sidelined in an extremely important debate. We need to accept the fact that the United Kingdom is leaving the EU, and emerge from it with the best possible deal. He identifies four policies pro-European Leavers – as well as dismayed Remainers – could adopt.

Blog: LSE BrexitVote, 14.07.16: No more denial: let’s accept the inevitable and fight for the best Brexit we can http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexitvote/2016/07/14/no-more-denial-lets-accept-the-inevitable-and-fight-for-the-best-brexit-we-can/

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: What will actually be negotiated once Article 50 is triggered? http://www.europeansources.info/record/what-will-actually-be-negotiated-once-article-50-is-triggered/

ESO: Background information: Why there should be a general election before Article 50 is triggered http://www.europeansources.info/record/why-there-should-be-a-general-election-before-article-50-is-triggered/

ESO: Background information: Tens of thousands attend Brexit protest march in London http://www.europeansources.info/record/tens-of-thousands-attend-brexit-protest-march-in-london/

In Facts, 23.07.16: [Comment]: One month on from June 23: look to future https://infacts.org/one-month-june-23-constructive/

Blog: UK in a Changing Europe, 21.07.16: Destination Brexit: a 'reverse enlargement' approach http://ukandeu.ac.uk/destination-brexit-a-reverse-enlargement-approach/

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