I’m still sceptical that the UK’s departure from the EU is a gender issue, despite what high-profile critics like Baroness … Continue reading “Will women be disproportionately affected by Brexit?”

On Monday, the IEA launched a substantial discussion paper making a set of practical proposals (“Plan A+”) to break the … Continue reading “A response to Christopher Cook”

In many ways the EU acts like a customs union when it comes to migration that leads to employment. It … Continue reading “In praise of the EU migration and employment “customs union””

Last month the Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox, launched an ambitious new Export Strategy, with the aim … Continue reading “Estimating the fiscal benefits of a UK export boost”

We may be leaving the EU – but what should our mode of departure look like? Today we’re joined by … Continue reading “The case for the Norway Option”

“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 8)”

The UK government has finally begun to publish briefings on the implications of “no deal” – and not a moment … Continue reading “Whether Britain or Europe would suffer more in a no-deal scenario misses the point”

Political classes on both sides of the Channel are waiting patiently for the end of the EU Parliament’s recess, and … Continue reading “The PR nightmare of the ‘tampon tax’”

“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 6)”