For the past 2 years I’ve been writing detailed, reported pieces about the negative impact of Brexit. I make sure to gather robust evidence, precisely because it’s so complex. None of the rabid tweets from brexiteers in response has ever contained a verifiable or accurate fact 1/
Indeed the overwhelming majority don’t even attempt to muster evidence. They booody hate facts. They are either the infantile equivalent of ‘it’s happening’ through childish abuse to hollow abuse which is frankly rather more sinister 2/
I am left with the impression that the leavers voted for Brexit not because they had analysed the facgs, but just out of some knee jerk reaction to something that didn’t quite suit their narrow antiquated world view. Today has been another just like that. It’s depressing 3/
I am told that in the spirit of democracy I should be tolerant and respectful. Well god knows I’m tolerant. I should have a bloody medal for my tolerance. But respect? Nah, not for the level of abuse I’ve received. I’m done. These people do not deserve my respect or yours 4/
But I’ll finish on a positive note. Today @ObserverUK called for a second referendum and I’m proud to write for that newspaper. I believe the mood is turning. Brexit has been recognised as a self inflicted national disaster. We need to stop it. We shall. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
