Delusional, desperate – and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great Betratal | John Crace
At the Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster, a group of staunch Brexit supporters gathered to express their frustrations and lament what they perceive as a betrayal of their cause. Key speakers, including Lord Frost and David Campbell Bannerman, reiterated their belief that Brexit has not failed, despite the challenges faced since the referendum. The event highlighted the ongoing divide among Brexit supporters and their struggle to reconcile their expectations with the current political reality.
- ▪The conference was attended by around 120 Brexit supporters, primarily older individuals.
- ▪Speakers at the event claimed that Brexit has not failed, despite acknowledging significant challenges.
- ▪Lord Frost admitted that the Brexit deal he negotiated was not ideal, yet he called for renewed enthusiasm for Brexit.
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Lord Frost, an unelected member of the House of Lords, told the audience people had voted for Brexit because they no longer wanted to be governed by unelected politicians. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PAView image in fullscreenLord Frost, an unelected member of the House of Lords, told the audience people had voted for Brexit because they no longer wanted to be governed by unelected politicians. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PAThe politics sketchBrexitDelusional, desperate and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great BetrayalJohn CraceThe Freedom Association’s Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster was largely untroubled by reality Tue 19 May 2026 12.59 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 13.02 EDTShareThose we haven’t loved.
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