By BAGEHOT
THE British establishment has a habit of rewarding failure, and the Brexit referendum was a prime example. The “losers” of this significant political battle are now thriving, while the “winners” are on the fringes of British life. This is a troubling pattern that seems to extend across both the left and right wings of the establishment. The recent leadership election of Unite, a trade union giant, exemplifies this trend, with Len McCluskey managing to hold onto his position despite controversy and a relatively low turnout.

