What is a citizens’ assembly, and what has it got to do with Brexit?

Calls are growing to convene a citizens’ assembly on Brexit. Here’s what you need to know Several influential groups and figures have suggested adopting a form of citizens’ assembly, as used in the Irish referendum debate, to find a way to break the Brexit impasse.In an editorial on Wednesday, the Guardian backed the idea. Here we take a look at what a citizen’s assembly would entail. Continue reading...