Bruce’s List: A daily guide to informed reads.The descent of British politics into the mud since the Brexit vote last Thursday and the infighting among both victors and losers in the EU referendum is just spectacular. The UK media are seldom a better read than in a political crisis and I doubt the country has seen anything like this since the start of World War 2. Obviously the most spectacular fighting is in the governing party, the Conservatives (the Tory party). Normally stuffy and imperious, its leaders have exposed themselves as the most devious and childish adults imaginable. It is like a schoolyard at break-time. Here’s a quick order of play.Prime Minister David Cameron calls a referendum on whether Britain should remain a member of the European Union. He does so because his party is split on the issue ahead of a general election in 2015. Satisfied with the promise, the Tories unite and win a resounding victory. The referendum is then called for June 23 2016. Cameron allows h...
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