A surprise move to cash in on the current high approval rates of the Conservative party. Cleverly scheduled between the elections in France and Germany, she hopes to reinforce her standing in the parliament and thus have a stronger position to negotiate Brexit.
The election could become a second referendum about Brexit itself. It will certainly be the major if not only issue this election is about.
As such it could also backfire and give rise to a strong ‘remainer’ vote hosted possibly by the Labour party or the very weak Liberal Democrats (currently the only political party squarely in favour of ‘remain’) or both. The Labour party, however, is in a total mess with its leader too outlandishly leftist to have a chance. Maybe they change leader. Maybe a new party rises. Lately, it seems that the British have swayed towards Brexit beyond the 52% who voted for it in June last year. But…..
I suspect, May’s gamble will work in her favour, yet there is a chance for ‘remainers’. These times are very fluid. Instability and uncertainty prevail all around the EU and its periphery.
This election does provide an opportunity to change the course. I will refrain from making predictions as I had to retract my last one (Brexit ain’t gonna happen).
Pulseofeurope has also rooted in Britain, albeit in only one city so far.
Would you welcome Britain back if it were to change course?