A recent article by Professor Chris Grey highlights the problems with Brexit and why Brexit supporters have been wrong. 

As the seventh anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, there is a growing number of assessments and commentaries on the topic, highlighting the ongoing division and controversy surrounding Brexit. The fact that such discussions are still taking place, with various claims and counter-claims, serves as evidence of the failure of Brexit. The original intention of Brexit was not to create a permanent division but rather a united national future, which is now increasingly contested with a declining minority in support.

If Brexit had succeeded, Grey argues that one would expect celebratory articles from supporters highlighting the benefits and fulfilled promises. Former remainders might even reconsider their opposition in light of improved national prosperity. However, the current Brexit discussion is marked by defensiveness, blame-shifting, and a focus on attacking remainders rather than addressing the consequences of Brexit.

The recent public disgrace of Boris Johnson has further intensified the focus on remainers. Brexiters and some sections of the media have depicted the recent report on Johnson's conduct as a "Remainer show trial" and a step toward reversing Brexit. However, this portrayal ignores that the report had unanimous agreement from its members, including Brexit supporters. While some Tory MPs abstained or voted against the report, a significant number supported it, revealing the deep divisions within the Conservative Party.

Brexiters' fixation on remainders extends beyond the Johnson scandal. They blame the remaining campaign and emphasize the supposed failures of "Project Fear" predictions. However, their arguments often cherry-pick claims from the Remain campaign and ignore the mounting evidence of Brexit's negative impact. Refusing to acknowledge the consequences of Brexit is a significant factor contributing to the ongoing divisiveness.

Another argument Brexiters present is the notion of "losers' consent," suggesting that remainers did not accept their defeat wholeheartedly. This argument fails to acknowledge that the referendum did not specify what leaving the EU would entail, leading to uncertainty and legitimate concerns among remainers. Even if remainers had accepted their defeat more readily, the dire consequences of Brexit would still fuel division and contention.

Brexiters also accuse remainers in parliament of attempting to subvert the result of the referendum. However, this claim is baseless, as no such attempt was made. The votes on triggering Article 50, May's deal, and Johnson's deal did not attempt to subvert Brexit but reflected the complexities and divisions within the Brexit process.

The focus on blaming remainders and discrediting their arguments demonstrates a refusal to accept the growing majority public opinion that Brexit was a mistake. Rather than celebrating the supposed success of Brexit, some Brexiters find satisfaction in insulting remainders and exacerbating divisions. The framing of arguments in terms of humiliating Brexit's critics perpetuates the division and hinders any efforts toward unity.

In conclusion, the ongoing divisiveness surrounding Brexit results from the failure to address its actual consequences and the insistence on blaming remainers. The focus on attacking remainders rather than evaluating the impact of Brexit perpetuates the division and prevents any resolution.

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