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Donald Tusk had a point: Brexit is a lot like hell

Brexit is an excellent demonstration of the theological position that it is your own choices that damn you

Pro and anti Brexit demonstrators outside Parliament
Pro and anti Brexit demonstrators outside Parliament Photo: Getty Images

European Council President Donald Tusk recently sparked controversy by saying there is a “special place in hell” for those who advocated Brexit “without a plan”.

To angry Brexiteers, the statement epitomises the unfeeling, moralistic attitude of the European Union technocracy in Brussels. British Prime Minister Theresa May duly issued a statement rebuking Tusk for his remark.

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