Interpreting Brexit: Reimagining Political Traditions

This volume examines the impact of Brexit on political traditions such as nationalism, liberalism and conservatism, cosmopolitanism and decentralization. Bringing together scholars of British Politics, the chapters focus on the following topics: Brexit and the myth of British National identity since World War II
the evolution of discourses surrounding Brexit and the broader shifts in the character of British liberal and conservative traditions
how the phenomenon of Brexit has decentered the Labour Party's ideational tradition
the expression of beliefs about Brexit and British foreign policy
the 'identity effects' of Brexit on unionism and nationalism in Northern Ireland
whether the UK require a more decentred local government at a community level in order for people to feel both represented, and able to participate.