Before the UK joined the European Union, we had a stable and vibrant financial sector which had always been one … Continue reading “There are reams of EU insurance regulation ripe for scrapping post-Brexit”

Philip Booth: You are a strong supporter of Brexit. What for you is the clinching economic argument? Roger Bootle: I … Continue reading “Brexit staged right – an interview with Roger Bootle”

This article forms the basis of a presentation by Prof Shackleton at a seminar at Royal Holloway University of London. … Continue reading “Our own government, not the EU, is keen on labour market regulation”

Following Michael Gove’s appearance in the Sky “debate” last week, the Stronger In campaign was always going to find some … Continue reading “EU backers are the real protectionists”

The anti-Brexit Project Fear reached its zenith yesterday. Having published a paper suggesting GDP per household would fall by £4,300 in … Continue reading “The Treasury’s new Brexit paper: rubbish in, rubbish out”

I won’t crack open the champagne if the Brexit side wins the EU referendum on 23 June. On its own, … Continue reading “An unenthusiastic case for Brexit”