Brexit: the cost of reality

A discussion on the economic consequences of Brexit and the aftermath it has had on the UK, including reflections on the annual Conservative party conference and the concept of 'leveling up' to address economic disparities. The chapter also highlights the complexities and challenges of creating a UK version of structural funds after Brexit. Additionally, it discusses the influence of right-wing nationalists on Brexit and the impact of Brexit on the British plan of generating fiscal surpluses and distributing funds to different regions. The chapter draws parallels to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, questioning if the government is tearing the country apart.