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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    World Politics
    Brexit will hurt the UK. But it could save the European Union.Brexit will hurt the UK. But it could save the European Union.
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    World Politics

    Brexit is an opportunity for European leaders. Will they take it?

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Brexit, the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, explained
    World Politics
    By Timothy B. Lee and Zack Beauchamp
    Politics
    Brexit: a short, simple explanationBrexit: a short, simple explanation
    Politics

    Britain’s exit from the EU could have big consequences for the British economy, immigration, and more.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    Brexit: Britain just voted to leave the EUBrexit: Britain just voted to leave the EU
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    World Politics

    Britain just voted for Brexit. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    The pound is plunging on fears of a British exit from the EUThe pound is plunging on fears of a British exit from the EU
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    World Politics

    Election results are looking worse than expected for those who want Britain to stay in the EU.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    Brexit: odds of a British exit are surging on betting marketsBrexit: odds of a British exit are surging on betting markets
    World Politics

    Betting markets now think there’s a 96 percent chance of Britain leaving the EU.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    Brexit: when polls close and what happens nextBrexit: when polls close and what happens next
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    World Politics

    What to expect from today’s historic vote on Britain leaving the European Union.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    The best argument for Britain to leave the European UnionThe best argument for Britain to leave the European Union
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    Business & Finance

    Andrew Lilico says the UK needs to leave for the eurozone to be made workable.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    Automation is making human labor more valuable than everAutomation is making human labor more valuable than ever
    Business & Finance

    As automation becomes more common, consumers are increasingly valuing products and services with a human touch.

    World Politics
    Brexit: a ridiculous Twitter war has broken out over pens versus pencilsBrexit: a ridiculous Twitter war has broken out over pens versus pencils
    World Politics

    Brexit supporters fear their votes being erased.

    By Timothy B. Lee