Trump’s America, as seen from Brexitland A guide to coping with overwhelming political frustration and horror.
Henry PorterSome words of consolation to a divided nation. Keep Reading
Has the U.K. already Castrated Itself? Brexit, and now Scoxit, could have far more significant—and existential—consequences than their populaces might fathom.
Henry PorterThe British will now turn their mind to another Union - their own. Keep Reading
Britain’s High Court Gives Parliament a say on Brexit A debate over sovereignty exposes the hypocrisy of the Leave campaign.
Henry PorterBritain's unwritten constitution is getting even harder to discern. Keep Reading
Boris Johnson’s Latest Move Would Make Trump Blush What the most recent volte-face by Britain’s new foreign secretary suggests about the dire future of the U.K.
Henry PorterSaying one thing and doing another is being taken to a whole new level. Keep Reading
God Save the United Kingdom Nearly three months after Brexit, a new—and scary—Britain has emerged. Will it infect all of Europe? Or is it too late?
Henry PorterThere are worrying signs that minority groups in the UK are being targeted. Is it a sign of things to come? Keep Reading
The Brexit Battle Lines Are Now Coming Into Formation After a summer-long phony war, the British people are bracing for a fall filled with turmoil—and surprise.
Henry PorterNo one can say where we will be this time next year, let alone in a few weeks. Keep Reading
The Brexit Culprits You Never Saw Coming Two months after the consequential vote, the profound irony of Brexit is becoming clear—but perhaps not to those who voted for it.
Henry PorterHenry Porter discusses the consequences that Britain's vote to leave the European Union could have on its food supply. Keep Reading
The Brexit Hangover Just Got Worse
Henry PorterThose who supported a departure from Europe are only now coming to terms with the crippling economic realities—including the fact that many didn’t quite understand the rules and the whims of their neighbors. Keep Reading
Is Theresa May a Trump or a Clinton? The people of Britain, still in shock over their own decision to leave the E.U., are dying for a hint.
Henry PorterHenry Porter writes for Vanity Fair about the new UK Prime Minister's resemblance to the US presidential candidates. Keep Reading
Can Hillary Re-Invent Herself – Again? Clinton has been at pains this week to prove to a skeptical press and public that there is a new version of herself
Henry PorterClinton has been at pains this week to prove to a skeptical press and public that there is a new version of herself, or at least an old one that nobody really quite knows. Can she seal the deal? Keep Reading
What is Theresa May’s Endgame? There may be reason to believe the U.K.'s new P.M. has a long game plan.
Henry PorterA new Prime Minister has swept into power in a uniquely British way, Henry Porter writes for Vanity Fair about what she might do with it. Keep Reading
Why Brexit is the Perfect Sequel to the Iraq War Im Britain, the two follies bear striking resemblance.
Henry PorterHenry Porter writes for Vanity Fair about the uncanny parallels between the UK's two biggest political decisions of the 21st century. Keep Reading