Profile In Focus | Brexit Part 4 (July 2018 - December 2018)
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Profile In Focus | Brexit Part 4 (July 2018 - December 2018)
“Birmingham Bin Brexit march for a People's Vote on leaving the European Union to coincide with the Conservative Party conference being held in the city. Speakers included AC Grayling, Lord Andrew Adonis, Femi Oluwole, #Remainer Now and Tories Against Brexit” by Ilovetheeu under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In July 2018, the investigation into alleged Russian links to the Brexit campaign gained attention. CNN reported that the UK was looking into these connections, and The Guardian revealed that officials from the Leave.EU campaign had met with Russian officials up to 11 times. The issue of Russian interference was also a topic during President Trump's European trip, which included trade disputes, Brexit chaos, and concerns about Russia. Meanwhile, France shared its successful strategies for countering Russian interference during its own presidential election.
The links between the men behind Brexit and the Trump campaign were explored by NPR, highlighting the connections and relationships between key figures. Channel 4 News released court documents that claimed new links between Arron Banks, a prominent Brexit supporter, and Russia. Misinformation surrounding Brexit was also examined, with the Independent shedding light on the false claims made during and after the referendum.
In August, Twitter admitted that Russian trolls had targeted the Brexit vote to some extent. The long-term impact of Brexit on the European Union was analyzed by the International Monetary Fund, emphasizing the potential consequences for both the UK and the EU. Concerns about a no-deal Brexit damaging British science and causing disruptions in the healthcare sector arose. The UK lost medicines contracts as the European Medicines Agency anticipated the impact of Brexit.
In October, the Brexit crisis continued to divide the UK and reshape its constitutional order. Vox provided an explanation of the ongoing crisis, while The Washington Post explored why the EU took a tough stance on Brexit negotiations. A proposal for the United Kingdom referendum was discussed in Britannica, outlining the historical context and significance of the Brexit decision. A study warned that Brexit could lead to serious damage in foreign investment in the UK.
Arron Banks, known as the "Godfather of Brexit," faced investigations over campaign financing in November. Concerns about Russian involvement in the Brexit debate were discussed, and satirical billboards celebrated the alleged role of Putin in Brexit. UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced challenges in sealing a Brexit deal, and the IMF warned that a no-deal Brexit could cost Britain 6% of its GDP. The Guardian published an article examining the paranoid fantasies behind Brexit, while The Washington Post explored how immigration concerns influenced the Brexit vote.
Emails revealed the links between Arron Banks and Steve Bannon in their quest for campaign funds, shedding light on their collaboration. The New Yorker also uncovered new evidence of Bannon and Cambridge Analytica's involvement in Brexit. CNN provided a guide to Brexit for non-British readers, highlighting the impact of Brexit beyond the UK. The UK government acknowledged that its Brexit deal would negatively affect the economy.
In December, the UK government was found in contempt of parliament in a historic first. The New York Times discussed the likelihood of May's Brexit deal failing and the potential consequences. Forbes examined whether Russia was getting what it wanted from Brexit. As the deadline approached, both the EU and the UK took steps to mitigate the potential chaos of a no-deal Brexit. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed the view that voters chose Donald Trump and Brexit but felt disrespected.
The year ended with continued discussions on Brexit, including the need for hard choices and the distinction between sovereignty and autonomy. Bloomberg highlighted British towns that remained committed to Europe despite the Brexit decision.
Throughout the second half of 2018, the Brexit process remained tumultuous, with ongoing investigations, concerns over Russian interference, economic impacts, and contentious negotiations between the UK and the EU.
Written in part in collaboration with ChatGPT on June 29, 2023
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Sources for Profile In Focus | Brexit Part 4 (July 2018 - December 2018):
UK investigates alleged Russian links to Brexit campaign - CNN July 4, 2018
Revealed: Leave.EU campaign met Russian officials as many as 11 times - The Guardian July 8, 2018
Trump's European trip: Trade wars, Brexit chaos — and a Russia quandary - NBC News July 10, 2018
Reporter Shows The Links Between The Men Behind Brexit And The Trump Campaign - NPR July 19, 2018
Exclusive: Court documents claim new Arron Banks links with Russia - Channel 4 News July 20, 2018
Twitter has admitted Russian trolls targeted the Brexit vote (a little bit) - WIRED August 2, 2018
The Long-Term Impact of Brexit on the European Union - International Monetary Fund August 10, 2018
A no-deal Brexit will betray British science - The Guardian August 28, 2018
Britain loses medicines contracts as EU body anticipates Brexit - The Guardian September 2, 2018
Divided kingdom: How Brexit is remaking the UK’s constitutional order - BROOKINGS October 2018
Britain’s roiling Brexit crisis, explained - Vox October 5, 2018
This is why the E.U. is being so tough about Brexit - The Washington Post October 9, 2018
Brexit | United Kingdom referendum proposal - Britannica October 19, 2018
Why a sack full of Russian cash won’t change UK Brexit debate - POLITICO November 6, 2018
Spoof London billboards seek to celebrate Putin's 'role' in Brexit - Reuters November 8, 2018
Instant View: UK PM May faces a fight to seal Brexit deal - Reuters November 14, 2018
No-deal Brexit would cost Britain 6 percent of GDP, IMF warns - Reuters November 14, 2018
The paranoid fantasy behind Brexit - The Guardian November 16, 2018
The non-Brits’ guide to Brexit (because it affects you too) - CNN November 17, 2018
The UK government says its Brexit deal will hurt the economy - CNN November 28, 2018
Brexit Can Supercharge Britain's 'Special Relationship' with the U.S. - TIME November 30, 2018
Britain can reverse course on Brexit, EU court adviser says - PBS NewsHour December 4, 2018
In historic first, UK government found in contempt of parliament - Al Jazeera December 4, 2018
Brexit: Is Russia Getting What It Wanted? | Contributor - Forbes December 10, 2018
100 days to Brexit: EU, UK act to cushion no-deal chaos - AP News December 19, 2018
The British Towns That Aren't Breaking Up With Europe - Bloomberg December 31, 2018