Record View says the blame lies with Boris Johnson’s government, which was determined to push through Brexit whatever the cost.

Six years on, it seems Europe still hasn’t got the memo. For that matter, neither has Britain. The United Kingdom, rather than leaping boldly into a brave new future, is imploding. Europe, meanwhile, seems to have found a new sense of purpose.

On trade, finance, migration, food standards and more, the UK suffers fresh ignominy on a daily basis.

If he refuses a referendum that Scots have voted for, there would be no lawful way to leave the UK. The implications are huge.

In just the first few months of 2021, the UK has slashed its overseas aid budget, made clear its intent to pursue trade deals at all costs – including turning a blind eye to human rights atrocities and genocide – and announced an increase in funding to the UK’s weapons of mass destruction by 40%, signalling the start of a new arms race and ripping up 30 years of commitment to gradual disarmament.