Brexit: A stormy night in Brussels 10 years ago – and a failure of journalism

A decade ago, a journalist in Brussels foresaw the impending Leave victory in the Brexit referendum, a prediction that went entirely unheeded by fellow British journalists. The article reflects on the missed signals and the failure of journalism to accurately assess the political climate, highlighting how a significant portion of the media underestimated the Leave campaign's momentum. This serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of critical analysis and the dangers of groupthink in reporting, underscoring how these factors contributed to the UK's decision to leave the EU.