Discontent without end looms over Britain. Leavers and remainers are equally despondent. Her Majesty’s government and the Labour opposition are equally divided.

The UK is deeply divided between a europhile Scotland and a euroskeptic England, between pro-EU English cities (including London) and anti-EU coastal and northern towns. Neither the working nor the ruling class can unite behind any of the Brexit options making the rounds in the House of Commons. Is it any wonder that so many Britons feel anxious and let down by their political system?