Forces of History

I am starting to believe that Boris can do little damage to the country - he's too much in the grip of powerful historical forces that will overwhelm anything he, or indeed anyone, may want to do.

1. The EU will not renegotiate,
2. Parliament will not allow a No Deal,
3. The threat to the Union is real and present and driven by the same ideology as Brexit,
4. The red lines of the EU are more important than the red lines of the UK as they are fundamental to the continued existence of the EU,
5. The 'will of the people' has shifted sufficiently to be a warning, and
6. Truths are starting to be told and lies exposed by the leadership campaign..

I still believe we will remain in the EU, whether by revocation or a 2nd referendum is moot. Boris is simply channelling his inner clown tribute act, as I read someone describe his bumbling demeanour and his inability to grasp detail.

A leader who confines himself to the experiences of his people in a period of upheaval purchases temporary popularity at the price of condemnation by posterity. A skilful political leader will always attempt to keep as many options open as possible. He will want to present his ultimate course as as his own optimum choice, rather than one having been imposed by external events.