The Future of Brexit in the Light of the 2019 UK General Elections Campaign
The Future of Brexit in the Light of the 2019 UK General Elections Campaign

Author(s): Przemysław Biskup
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: United Kingdom; Brexit; elections campaign; political crisis; accelerating Brexit process;
Summary/Abstract: The elections to the House of Commons on 12 December became necessary because of the political crisis and decision-making paralysis that has been intensifying in the UK for more than a year. Although the campaign is centred on Brexit, voters will also be influenced by how party manifestos relate to social, economic, and immigration issues. The outcome will also be affected by campaigning pacts concluded on an unprecedented scale by the parties. The stake of the election, both from the EU and the UK points of view, will determine whether the Brexit process accelerates or stalls.

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