Ten Years After Brexit: A Divided Nation Frozen in Time
This analysis by Aditya Chakrabortty examines the enduring impact of the 2016 Brexit referendum on British society a decade later. The article argues that political tribalism has not faded but intensified, with voters replacing traditional party identities (Labour or Conservative) with rigid 'Remain' or 'Leave' personas. Citing research from Sara Hobolt and James Tilley's book 'Tribal Politics', the piece highlights how this divide has become so deep that it shapes views on reality itself, leading to mutual hostility where many refuse to associate with the opposing side. The author contends that Brexit replaced class-based politics with culture wars, radicalized a generation, and fueled the rise of new media outlets and political movements like Reform UK. Despite claims of centrist shifts, the nation remains fractured, with the referendum result continuing to dictate social and political dynamics.
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Ten Years After Brexit: A Divided Nation Frozen in Time
This analysis by Aditya Chakrabortty examines the enduring impact of the 2016 Brexit referendum on British society a decade later. The article argues that political tribalism has not faded but intensified, with voters replacing traditional party identities (Labour or Conservative) with rigid 'Remain' or 'Leave' personas. Citing research from Sara Hobolt and James Tilley's book 'Tribal Politics', the piece highlights how this divide has become so deep that it shapes views on reality itself, leading to mutual hostility where many refuse to associate with the opposing side. The author contends that Brexit replaced class-based politics with culture wars, radicalized a generation, and fueled the rise of new media outlets and political movements like Reform UK. Despite claims of centrist shifts, the nation remains fractured, with the referendum result continuing to dictate social and political dynamics.
The Guardian