It’s going to be a very expensive experiment, but it may be worth it for Europe, if it’s not too late already, as populists are spreading their rot all over the continent. And it’s going to be a gift that keeps giving for what is likely to become little England or Rump Britain, with all sorts of side effects which could not possibly have been forecast (except that they have been aired extensively, but the frenzied mob is not in a mood to comprehend.) Those who have an ounce of brain and conscience left, should mobilise, or accept the gift of Brexit from Farage and Boris and may they enjoy it for the next several generations.
Sterling fell by more one per cent against the dollar on Friday evening as traders absorbed the latest Independent poll showing the country moving towards a vote for Brexit. Just before 6.30pm the pound was trading at 1.4343 against the dollar having recovered some ground in recent days.