In our chapter for the IEA‘s latest monograph Brexit: Directions for Britain Outside the EU, Tim Hewish and I argue … Continue reading “Why the UK’s first port of call should be the Commonwealth if it leaves the EU”

Two fallacies are common in the EU debate. One is the ‘nirvana fallacy’, the idea that, if we leave the … Continue reading “What Brexit would really mean for financial services”

Though you wouldn’t know it if from watching the BBC, opinion polls suggest that about half of British people want … Continue reading “The winner of the Brexit Prize provides a blueprint for an open, independent Britain”

It would be easy to think that the debate about Britain’s membership of the EU has been done to death. … Continue reading “Blueprint for Brexit: Why post-EU prosperity isn’t unthinkable”

Back in June 2013, the IEA launched the ‘Brexit Prize’ – a competition worth 100,000 euros to the individual or … Continue reading “IEA Brexit Prize”

Speakers: Allister Heath, Editor, City A.M. Dr Andrew Lilico, Managing Director, Europe Economics Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser, Arbuthnot Banking Group … Continue reading “Britain and Europe – if out, how?”

Speakers: Prof Tim Congdon CBE, Chief Executive, International Monetary Research Ltd; Martin Howe QC, 8 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn; Mats … Continue reading “Britain and the European Union – Better Off Out?”

An evening panel discussion at the IEA, featuring: Mark Littlewood, Director General, IEA (chair) Prof Philip Booth, Editorial & Programme … Continue reading “The end of the road for the European Union?”