As the UK discusses an EU return, Hong Kong offers lessons
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Following Keir Starmer's resignation as UK prime minister, a debate has emerged about Britain possibly rejoining the European Union. The article examines whether Brexit has isolated the UK or led to decline, and speculates on a potential special sovereignty arrangement within the EU. It also suggests that post-Brexit Britain could look to Hong Kong's unique status as a model for its future relationship with Europe.
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Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister has reignited debate on UK's post-Brexit identity.
Keir Starmer has resigned as Britain's prime minister.
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Key findings
Britain's decision to exit the EU may have led to 'splendid isolation' or 'splendid squalor'.
Opinion- Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister has reignited debate on UK's post-Brexit identity.
- Talk of rejoining the European Union is explicitly mentioned.
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Loaded language removedThe recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit identity – and talk of rejoining the European Union. Over the past decade, has Britain’s decision to exit the EU returned the UK to its splendid isolation – or merely a splendid squalor?
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Britain's decision to exit the EU may have led to 'splendid isolation' or 'splendid squalor'.
OpinionThe UK could become a special sovereignty within the EU.
PredictionPost-Brexit Britain can learn from Hong Kong's status.
OpinionKeir Starmer has resigned as Britain's prime minister.
South China Morning PostThe United Kingdom is debating rejoining the European Union.
South China Morning Post