The New York Times quotes Professor Tim Bale in an article about Boris Johnson’s vision of Brexit and his attempt to “woo” remainers. Professor Bale said: “The idea that he has traction with remain voters is absurd,” adding, “so it has to be about something else, and that has to be about keeping himself in the public eye.” Professor Bale also commented on the rise of hardline Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg, noting that “so many strange things are happening in British politics that it would be unwise to count him out”.More »