London Book Fair 2019: Ian McEwan Leads Writers Against Brexit

Speaking at the London Book Fair just hours before the U.K. House of Commons voted on Tuesday night on the newest Brexit proposal, writer Ian McEwan described leaving the E.U. as "a national tragedy." "I would like the Prime Minister to revoke Article 50, a one-line email would do, although we know that's not going to happen. There's a possibility of a second referendum, but an extension is only going to be a couple of months. I think the Tories are going to look for a new leader, and the Labour party is in a state. So I'm feeling quite pessimistic, but I'll be marching on the 23rd for a second referendum."