Come with me to Jacob Rees-Mogg's house, where the Brexit triumphalists have gathered in jubilation. The stately Georgian townhouse in Westminster was abuzz with the likes of Iain Duncan Smith, Bill Cash, and John Redwood - a reunion of Eurosceptics who once earned the scorn of their own party for their "bastard" tactics.
Rees-Mogg, ever the cheerleader, revelled in Labour leader Keir Starmer's recent speeches that acknowledged the economic damage done by Brexit. This, he claimed, was music to the ears of the Bruges Group members, who see the revival of referendum-era passions as their ticket back to glory days. As Rees-Mogg departed for his GB News slot, the mirth only grew thicker.
But beneath the merriment lies a deeper truth. The Brexit divide has left its mark on the country, causing "deep political grief" that still lingers today. Soured attitudes towards politics stem from empty hyperbole about "take back control" and "sovereignty," which have proven hollow for many leave voters who continue to face the real-life consequences of Brexit.
The pernicious legacy of the Leave campaign, fuelled by racist rhetoric and xenophobic fears, still echoes today. The crudest racism has been exposed in some of the newly elected Reform politicians, and a Tory party that's lost its way from the days of Enoch Powell is struggling to regain its footing.
Meanwhile, Labour's recent shift on Brexit may be met with some enthusiasm, but it remains to be seen whether it's too little, too late. The party's decision to lay down red lines against joining the customs union and single market has been deeply regretted by many, who feel that it was an impossibility to make Brexit "work."
Tories are gloating about Labour's shift, claiming they've fallen into the "remainer trap." However, it's possible that this narrative may be losing steam as public opinion turns against Brexit. A recent poll shows 56% of people believe Brexit is a calamity, while only 31% support it.
The economic cost of Brexit is staggering: £240 billion in lost wealth and £90 billion in tax revenue every year. This is a price that cannot be ignored - erecting unnecessary trade barriers with our biggest trading partner will hurt growth and raise the cost of living.
Labour's about-turn on Brexit may warm some remainer hearts, but it remains to be seen whether it's enough to bring back defectors who were repelled by the party's initial stance. The Liberal Democrats and Greens are seeing an influx of new voters, perhaps a sign that Labour's shift is too little, too late.
In Rees-Mogg's salon, the book celebrating 75 Brexit benefits was met with skepticism - after all, some facts are right while others are not. The cost of motor insurance may be increasing less rapidly in the EU, but up to £90 billion a year is lost in Treasury revenues. The freedom promised by Brexit has no price tag, but the economic reality check remains stark.
The UK's future trade deals will likely be a rocky road ahead. Switzerland and Norway offer models, but they come with significant costs. Voters need to be prepared for the consequences of leaving the EU, not just the promises that were made during the campaign.
As one Bruges Group member quipped, "You lot only talk economics. We talk of freedom that has no price." But in this case, the price of Brexit is too high to ignore - it's time to confront the reality check and find a path forward that prioritises economic growth and social justice.
Rees-Mogg, ever the cheerleader, revelled in Labour leader Keir Starmer's recent speeches that acknowledged the economic damage done by Brexit. This, he claimed, was music to the ears of the Bruges Group members, who see the revival of referendum-era passions as their ticket back to glory days. As Rees-Mogg departed for his GB News slot, the mirth only grew thicker.
But beneath the merriment lies a deeper truth. The Brexit divide has left its mark on the country, causing "deep political grief" that still lingers today. Soured attitudes towards politics stem from empty hyperbole about "take back control" and "sovereignty," which have proven hollow for many leave voters who continue to face the real-life consequences of Brexit.
The pernicious legacy of the Leave campaign, fuelled by racist rhetoric and xenophobic fears, still echoes today. The crudest racism has been exposed in some of the newly elected Reform politicians, and a Tory party that's lost its way from the days of Enoch Powell is struggling to regain its footing.
Meanwhile, Labour's recent shift on Brexit may be met with some enthusiasm, but it remains to be seen whether it's too little, too late. The party's decision to lay down red lines against joining the customs union and single market has been deeply regretted by many, who feel that it was an impossibility to make Brexit "work."
Tories are gloating about Labour's shift, claiming they've fallen into the "remainer trap." However, it's possible that this narrative may be losing steam as public opinion turns against Brexit. A recent poll shows 56% of people believe Brexit is a calamity, while only 31% support it.
The economic cost of Brexit is staggering: £240 billion in lost wealth and £90 billion in tax revenue every year. This is a price that cannot be ignored - erecting unnecessary trade barriers with our biggest trading partner will hurt growth and raise the cost of living.
Labour's about-turn on Brexit may warm some remainer hearts, but it remains to be seen whether it's enough to bring back defectors who were repelled by the party's initial stance. The Liberal Democrats and Greens are seeing an influx of new voters, perhaps a sign that Labour's shift is too little, too late.
In Rees-Mogg's salon, the book celebrating 75 Brexit benefits was met with skepticism - after all, some facts are right while others are not. The cost of motor insurance may be increasing less rapidly in the EU, but up to £90 billion a year is lost in Treasury revenues. The freedom promised by Brexit has no price tag, but the economic reality check remains stark.
The UK's future trade deals will likely be a rocky road ahead. Switzerland and Norway offer models, but they come with significant costs. Voters need to be prepared for the consequences of leaving the EU, not just the promises that were made during the campaign.
As one Bruges Group member quipped, "You lot only talk economics. We talk of freedom that has no price." But in this case, the price of Brexit is too high to ignore - it's time to confront the reality check and find a path forward that prioritises economic growth and social justice.
jacob rees-mogg is like the ultimate party pooper, always trying to spin things in his favor lol but seriously though, those brexit triumphalists are like, stuck in a time warp 2000's euro-skeptic vibes all over again. 
those reform politicians better watch themselves, or they'll be the next ones facing the music 
. Rees-Mogg's enthusiasm is just proof that some folks are willfully ignoring the damage Brexit has caused. It's all about gaslighting people into thinking it was a good idea in the first place 
. The economic costs are very real, and we need to acknowledge them rather than trying to spin them away as "freedom" 
. Labour's shift on Brexit is probably too little, too late, but at least they're acknowledging the reality of the situation 
. And btw, if only more people were talking about the economic consequences of Brexit, we might actually be having a rational discussion about it 
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... I mean, Jacob Rees-Mogg thinks Keir Starmer's speech is "music to his ears" but like, isn't that just a ploy to appease the Brexiteers? 
it's all just a game of politics anyway... 
and btw, I think the Leave campaign was totally on point with the whole "take back control" thing 
- who needs economic analysis when you've got slogans, right? 
. And don't even get me started on the Reform party - racist rhetoric is a big deal, folks 
. Can we please just focus on building an economy that works for everyone? 
. they're all back together in rees-mogg's house having a party while the rest of us are stuck dealing with the consequences 
. i mean dont get me wrong brexit triumphalists can be annoying but this is getting out of hand, we need to focus on fixing the real problems not just going on about "freedom" and whatnot 
. what do u guys think about labour's shift on brexit, is it too little too late or do u think they should've done it sooner? 
still can't believe they got away with it in the 1st place, like what did they even expect? 
I drew a simple mind map about Brexit:
, that's a lot of ppl who are feelin the hurt 
labour needs 2 get its act together & stop playing with people's emotions btw the lib dems & greens are prob getting all the new voters who werent gonna vote for labour anyway 
. And don't even get me started on the racism that was fueled by the Leave campaign - that's some pretty toxic stuff 
. I'm all for change, but we need to do it in a way that doesn't hurt the most vulnerable people 
... but at least they're trying? Let's see how it plays out 
I mean, she's got roses, daisies, sunflowers... it's like a party out there! And have you ever tried to get a good pic of a sunset? It's all about the lighting, you know? My cousin's trying to get into photography and he's totally stoked 
Anyway, back to Brexit... I don't think it's that simple to just "make Brexit work" like some people say. It's not just about politics, it's about the economy too... did I tell you my aunt's garden is getting a bit of a makeover?
And don't even get me started on the economic costs... £240 billion in lost wealth? That's like, a whole lot of money that could've been spent on, I don't know, actually improving people's lives instead of just making a bunch of empty promises. 
like, where was keir starmer when it mattered? and now they're trying to catch up with the liberal democrats and greens? it's like they think we'll all just forget about brexit already