It occurred to me while reading an article about the politics of Brexit that the splits in the Conservative Party mirror those in the GOP, as follows:
- The Reactionaries voted for Brexit as a way to protect the fish-and-chips ideal of the UK–one with better jobs for white workers and fewer immigrants and vampire squid bankers.
- The PBPs opposed Brexit because it is undoubtedly going to cost them money.
- The relative handful of CLs voted for Brexit because they think it will turn the UK into a low regulation, free trading Singapore-on-the-Thames.
- The CDs are less concerned about Brexit than about ending austerity, helping the victims of globalization, and keeping Corbyn out of office.
No wonder Theresa May looks as beleaguered as Paul Ryan! Their challenges are very similar.