Exceptionalism Can Be Lonely. Ask Britain.

New York Times Monday 22 June 2026, 05:00 UTC By Philip Stephens 1 min read

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Brexit was supposed to let Britain return to a time when it still counted as a global power. A decade later, the costs are blindingly apparent.

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England predictably beaten at The Oval after two weeks of chaos with Ben Stokes now back for series decider vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge England's battering at The Oval was perhaps to be expected after damaging build-up and an inexperienced side taking the field - but there remains intrigue over what returning Ben Stokes will say ahead of tantalising final Test against New Zealand, live on Sky Sports from Thursday Sunday 21 June 2026 20:48, UK Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson made it beyond 12...

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Exceptionalism Can Be Lonely. Ask Britain.

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