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Fascinating Look at Why Brexit Happened Through Eyes of Cameron's...

• https://mishtalk.com, by mishgea

Daniel Korski, deputy director of the policy unit in David Cameron's government, explains Why We Lost the Brexit Vote.

Korski offers a look at policy attempts, EU infighting, backroom deals that collapsed, the EU's mistrust of conservatives, and what he believes the Remain camp should have done.

The article is lengthy, but for those interested in a nice take on the inside workings of politics, it's well worth a read.

Key Ideas

Korski blames the Remain camp for not doing enough to highlight the benefits of the EU.

He blames Merkel and the EU for not budging enough.

He describes numerous instances where agreements were made and quickly reversed.

He says the appointment of Jean-Claude Juncker was a huge mistake, Merkel understood that, but did nothing about it.

He blames Cameron for saying "I want less Europe"

He blames the referendum itself.

He blames the tabloids.


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