Brexit hasn’t happened yet – and it is changing all the time
by William Keegan from on (#2JHK8)
The rationalisations and concessions are starting to emerge as the reality of leaving dawns. This is not the moment for Remainers to despair
There is nothing one can do to avoid natural disasters, or "acts of God" as they used to be called. But the prospect of Brexit is a man-made disaster. I say prospect because it hasn't happened yet and could still be avoided, despite the fact there seem to be a lot of people around who think it has already happened.
The "best face" and rationalisation process has already begun. Last week saw inspired reports that, on her trip to Saudi Arabia, Theresa May was softening her tone from the earlier approach towards a "hard Brexit".
There might be a revolt of the young, who stand to lose far more than the comfortably off 'sovereignty' brigade
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