"Labour's 2024 general election manifesto pretended that Brexit was a historical event. It was something Boris Johnson got done in 2020, in fulfilment of his winning campaign pledge from the previous year."
"The colossal wrongness of that view is now exposed. Vladimir Putin's territorial aggression, Donald Trump's geopolitical vandalism and China's emergence as a superpower nearing parity with the US combine to form an irresistible case for Britain to make common cause with Europe."
"The options are more Brexit, or less, never a steady state. Johnson understood this perpetual motion. His deal was structured to accelerate separation over time."
Keir Starmer's approach to Brexit has marginalized the issue, yet it remains crucial for Britain's future. Labour's 2024 manifesto treats Brexit as a past event, ignoring its ongoing implications. The EU's evolving nature means that Britain's relationship cannot be static. Boris Johnson's strategy aimed for divergence from EU rules, believing it would provide a competitive edge. However, current global challenges highlight the necessity for Britain to align more closely with Europe, reversing the previous separation strategy and acknowledging the interconnectedness of international relations.
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