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14 07, 2022

Boris Johnson – A failed Caesar?
Boris Johnson – A failed Caesar?
Brexit, Federalism, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust

Boris Johnson – A failed Caesar?

By Sam Whimster|2022-07-19T16:39:57+00:00July 14th, 2022|Categories: Brexit, Federalism, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust|Tags: Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson UK constitution, Brexit and UK constitution, federalism, Federalism UK Constitution, UK constitution|

Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, though at the time of writing (14 July 2022) he has not relinquished office. His defiance in his resignation oration at the podium outside No 10 and, the day before, in the House of Commons provides clear evidence of [...]

26 02, 2021

The UK’s European and Constitutional Challenges Collide
The UK’s European and Constitutional Challenges Collide
Blog, Brexit, Devolution, Europe, Scotland, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust

The UK’s European and Constitutional Challenges Collide

By Dr Kirsty Hughes|2021-02-26T11:03:50+00:00February 26th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brexit, Devolution, Europe, Scotland, UK Constitution, Views from the Federal Trust|Tags: Boris Johnson UK constitution, Brexit, Keir Starmer Brexit, Keir Starmer UK contitution, Kirsty Hughes Scotland, Kirsty Hughes Scotland Brexit, SCotland and Brexit, Scotland EU, UK constitution, UK constitution Brexit, UK constitution SCotland EU|

The UK’s politics failed in the face of Brexit for a mixture of reasons. There were three main causes. First, the ideology and dishonesty at the heart of the pro-Brexiters’ campaigning was, and remains, central. Second, Labour’s opposition to Brexit foundered on internal splits and a leader, Jeremy Corbyn, who [...]