Hosted by the Department of Government and LSE Literary Festival

Brexit has been viewed by many as part of a populist revolution sweeping not only the UK, but Europe and beyond. Why did Britain vote for Brexit? Was it a result of a UKIP-led revolt on the right? This discussion will explore the motivations of the leave vote and the implications for UK politics.

Mary Dejevsky (@marydejevsky) is a writer and broadcaster for The Independent newspaper.

Matthew Goodwin (@GoodwinMJ) is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent and author of Revolt on the Right.

Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett (@rhiannonlucyc) is a freelance writer for The Guardian and co-founded The Vagenda blog.

Simon Hix is Harold Laski Professor of Political Science in the LSE Department of Government.

The Department of Government is one of the largest political science departments in the UK. Activities cover a comprehensive range of approaches to the study of politics.

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This event forms part of the LSE Space for Thought Literary Festival 2017, taking place from Monday 20 – Saturday 25 February 2017, with the theme “Revolutions”.

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