Roll up, roll up for the Brexit blame game, it’s waiting to take you away.
Not since Robert Walpole became the first prime minister 298 years ago has this country seen such a prolonged and deep political crisis. Not since the struggle between Catholic and Protestant factions calmed in Britain (if not in Ireland) after the 17th century has there been so much deep intolerance, hatred and violence simmering just below the surface. Whatever happens in the next few weeks and months, we can confidently expect the anger and aggression to deepen still further.
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