Brexit and "demonisation"
Well the Brexit fallout is now upon the UK and prominent "Leavers" like Nigel Farage are attracting their fair share of criticism, indeed "demonisation", both by "Remainers" and those suffering " Regrexit ". Is this fair? Given how the Leave campaign was conducted and the possible (indeed likely) consequences, I say yes. In the video below, Professor Michael Dougan outlines (precisely and accurately) not only the inherent dishonesty of the Leave campaign, but also the effects of the referendum result. In particular he discusses the issues that confront lawmakers in deciding how, if at all, to implement the Leave decision, and the constitutional crisis now facing the UK as a consequence. In these circumstances I think it is entirely fair to focus ire on those leading a campaign that was fundamentally misleading and dangerously divisive and irresponsible. Consider Farage in particular. I see him as a figure who deserves "demonisa...