British politics is slowing down again, and that’s good for democracy | Andy Beckett

After several frenzied, unpredictable years, for the opposition this is a period for patiently building on far-sighted ideas

Over the past six years, British politics has become addicted to speed. Our often sleepy country has experienced a rush of events probably without precedent in its postwar history: two pivotal referendums; three general elections, two of them called early; countless parliamentary dramas; and dramatic changes of leadership, poll position and ideology in all the main parties.

The declared aims of Boris Johnson’s government are the work of decades, if they are achievable at all

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