Reopening the Brexit debate is likely to prove toxic for Labour, while reviving uncertainty about Britain’s future relationship with the EU could undermine investment again - notably in the tech sector. Andy Burnham’s comments on Brexit in his conference speech on Tuesday have at least been welcomed by those who want the UK to rejoin … Continue reading Burnham’s U-turn on the EU is political and economic folly
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What Carney and Blair both get wrong on the EU
Mark Carney’s vision for Canada’s future relationship with the EU and Tony Blair’s ambition for the UK to rejoin the bloc are delusional in similar ways. This blog explains why... Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a coordinated push to promote the idea that … Continue reading What Carney and Blair both get wrong on the EU
A sceptical take on Nick Boles’ proposal for a “European Confederation”
The former MP has compiled a wish list of grand plans for world peace and global free trade, patched together with a half-baked proposal on UK membership of the EU’s Single Market. I'm not convinced... This weekend the Telegraph ran a story with the striking headline “Burnham told to trade nuclear umbrella for access to … Continue reading A sceptical take on Nick Boles’ proposal for a “European Confederation”
The Brexit Debates: Has Brexit been good for Britain’s economy?
400 words for The Independent, published on 24 June 2026 A decade ago, the British people voted to leave the EU and restore sovereignty to the UK government. Westminster has since regained control over laws and borders, run its own trade policy, and saved tens of billions of pounds in contributions to the EU budget. … Continue reading The Brexit Debates: Has Brexit been good for Britain’s economy?
