Political commentators in the United Kingdom (UK) and elsewhere have written much about the theme of ‘Global Britain’ that started to emerge after the UK's decision to exit from the European Union (Brexit).Footnote1 The concept of ‘Global Britain’ is about the UK reinvesting in its relationships with other countries, championing a rule-based international order, and signalling an assertive, inclusive, outward-facing, and free-trading Britain.Footnote2 While some criticise this theme as a vision of ‘Empire 2.0′,Footnote3 some argue that there are inherent contradictions in the theme of ‘Global Britain’ due to a high anti-globalism sentiment that led to Brexit, on the one hand, and the UK's desire to forge new trade deals with several countries, on the other.