Summary:  Withdrawal from the EU must mean regulatory autonomy for the United Kingdom – sovereignty over its regulations. This reflects … Continue reading “Freedom to Flourish”

“Name one EU regulation or law you would change?” This question is often posed to Brexiteers, usually by those who … Continue reading “Anti-competitive regulations and the harm they cause (Part 2)”

The government’s Chequers statement released last week will form the basis of a long-awaited White Paper setting out the UK’s … Continue reading “Chequers – what might have been”

Commenting on HMG’s statement from Chequers, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Tonight’s statement offers up … Continue reading “More questions than answers from Chequers statement”

“Name one EU regulation or law you would change?” This question is often posed to Brexiteers, usually by those who … Continue reading “Anti-competitive regulations and the harm they cause (Part 1)”

On this day in 1776, the thirteen colonies of America, then at war with Britain, declared themselves to be states … Continue reading “Brexit and the lessons of US Independence”

The timing and sequencing of trade negotiations is a subject that does not command much attention from commentators.  Yet, many … Continue reading “The Freezing of the Unfrozen Moment: The Importance of Timing and Sequencing in Trade Negotiations”

Summary: Of the three current options for UK”s future customs arrangements with the EU, ‘MaxFac’ has the best chance of … Continue reading “The case for ‘MaxFac’”

One of the fundamental macroeconomic components of a successful economy is labour mobility. A crucial facet for the UK as … Continue reading “Options for a post-Brexit immigration policy”