Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Venue: Europe House 32 Smith Square Westminster London SW1P 3EU
Brexit will bear an enduring mark on the British political landscape and on British society. Hailed for centuries as a beacon of gradualism, stability and resilience, the British political system seems nowadays in a state of permanent convulsion that calls into question its founding pillars as much as its future sustainability. The general public has turned away from the Parliament, that has been unable to find an issue, while trust in traditional political parties, an in particular in the Tories, is deeply eroded. Brexit has unlocked a new set of cleavages which goes beyond traditional party-lines, entrenched political categories and existing nationals’ borders. The British political party system has been hugely impacted, as polarization, fragmentation and the generational gap on the future of the UK politics has significantly widened.
Within that context, what’s next for British Democracy?
The panel discussion will debate the following questions:
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A involving the audience.
Panelists: