To rejoin the EU, the UK must first understand it

A full return will require a marathon of democratic persuasion

History of the Present (10 days ending 17 June 2026 )

Look how big we are really. (Hobo-Dyer equal area projection, Pacific-centred, South Pole at top. Map in my collection.)

As Britain approaches the tenth anniversary of its 23 June 2016 vote to leave the EU, the British are beginning to debate rejoining what they call Europe. But, as in most previous Br…