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Radio 4,3 mins
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Peter Hennessy suggests the country's relationship with the 53 nations of the commonwealth is likely to become more significant following the EU referendum result. The historian also theorises about a new configuration of the United Kingdom - with areas outside London and South-East England gaining more authority through devolution of power. He calls the proceeding period 鈥渁n age of uncertainty鈥, but suggests that there are 鈥渞easons to be cheerful鈥. First broadcast on A Point of View, 14 July 2016.
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