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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politics-live-with-andrew-sparrow

Alan Duncan says UK could have been dominant political force in Europe if it had not been for Brexit

And here is an extract from Sir Alan Duncan’s resignation letter. He voted remain in the referendum.

The UK does so much good in the world. It is tragic that just when we could have been the dominant intellectual and political force throughout Europe, and beyond, we have had to spend every day working beneath the dark cloud of Brexit.

On a heartfelt personal note, I have known you and Philip for over 40 years, throughout which you have both displayed faultless dignity and an unstinting sense of duty. I am only sorry that your three years as prime minister have been brought to an end. You deserved better, but please take lasting comfort from the knowledge that your self-esteem can, and will forever, far exceed that of your critics.

(Duncan may not have phrased that final sentence quite as intended. Boris Johnson’s self-esteem probably far exceeds Theresa May’s. Duncan seems to have been saying that the esteem in which she is held by others is higher.)

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politics-live-with-andrew-sparrow