The Guardian view on Philip Hammond’s Brexit speech: practical policy, impractical politics | Editorial

There was much in the chancellor’s rescheduled Mansion House speech that fits with what Britain needs. But his party remains its own worst enemy over BrexitIn the general election campaign it was never clear in detail what the Conservative party’s Brexit policy really was. But it was clear who was in charge of it: Theresa May. Today, two weeks after the voters shattered the prime minister’s authority, the policy is even more unclear than it was before – but now no one can