Mal Fletcher comments on the quality of political leadership in the Brexit process.



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Throughout the process we must collectively avoid hiding our uncertainties behind a curtain of hubris or, at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum, replacing realistic optimism with miserable self-flagellation - as a couple of our former Prime Ministers seem wont to do just now.

The Brexit process may seem to feature a little too much political hot air, but it will become a reality soon enough.

For now, it must be seen as presenting us with an opportunity. There'll be more speeches yet, but we must allow for the testing of ideas.

Brexit must be faced with resolve, patience and a very British sense of realism, this time tinted with a big dash of optimism. CR

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