Articles are mounting up in the world’s press highlighting the dilemmas facing the British voters, the political parties and the EU member states.
Conflicts and Contradictions:
If the state of the NHS will be threatened by Brexit – why put it in jeopardy by having the Referendum? The Referendum was tactical in dealing with UKIP and the Tory Euro Sceptics; Strategic in attempting to negotiate reform with the other EU states, but did not meet the critical objectives of the main manifesto priorities – Security of the nation, maintaining The United Kingdom, protecting the NHS, maintaining economic growth.
Proper setting of objectives – clarity of priorities – analysis of foreseeable consequences of the alternative strategic choices and tactical plays (Leadership!) would have identified all of the current risks before the last General Election.
WTO chief says post-Brexit trade talks must start from scratch – Guardian
Britain’s debate over Europe has been disappointing – Chicago Tribune
No 10 mulls last-ditch attempt to revisit free movement negotiations – Guardian
EU referendum: Osborne warns of Brexit budget cuts – BBC
Conservative Party Manifesto – 2015
The ability to negotiate is far more important than spin.
