Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Florence Speech, Julian Jessop, Chief Economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Mrs. May’s … Continue reading “Florence Speech is helpful, but all still to play for”

My report A Trade Policy for a Brexited Britain, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs last month, had a short section on EU … Continue reading “The EU’s thousands of senseless tariffs punish the poor”

Is now the right time to consider a transitional deal between the UK and the European Union? On our podcast … Continue reading “Time to Talk Transitional Arrangements”

The Sunday Times has claimed that the Prime Minister is ready to approve a financial settlement of ‘up to £50bn’ … Continue reading “£50bn is too steep for a Brexit divorce bill”

Two reports published in the last few days have advocated the benefits of free trade. You might have expected them … Continue reading “Who’s afraid of free trade?”

Many experts predicted dire economic consequences if Britons should go against their advice and vote for Brexit. Prof Barry Eichengreen … Continue reading “Adventures in Guardianland, Part 2: Were the experts right on Brexit, after all?”

Many people believe that Brexit will be bad for the environment. The EU has major responsibilities in this policy area, … Continue reading “Will free trade help the environment after Brexit?”

Have you ever wondered why many Tories spent the past two elections implying that Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn hated … Continue reading “On Brexit and ideological tribalism”

In the coming months, UK and EU negotiators are set to lock horns over one of the most bitter parts … Continue reading “Brexit Unit: What will the Brexit Divorce Bill look like?”