According to a recent YouGov survey, one in four people think a No Deal Brexit would be a good outcome, … Continue reading “The “clean break” illusion: why a No Deal Brexit will not be the end of anything”

As the Customs Union debate rumbles on unhelpfully, it is useful to reflect on why proponents of a continued customs … Continue reading “Some practical steps for leaving the Customs Union”

News over the weekend that Theresa May might be considering a customs union with the EU post-Brexit was baffling to … Continue reading “We can disagree on the merits of the Single Market – but there’s no case for staying in the Customs Union”

A power vacuum breeds uncertainty. With the Prime Minister lacking authority, it should not surprise us to see reports last … Continue reading “Leaving the Customs Union must be a red line for Britain”

Occasionally a politician says something that personifies their worldview. Last week, it was Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who expressed … Continue reading “No, free trade does NOT require a ‘level playing field’”

Today’s joint report from the EU and UK negotiators confirms the progress made on the issues of citizens’ rights and … Continue reading “Progress in the Brexit talks, but destination remains uncertain”

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”

Discussions about the prospect of ‘no deal’ in the Brexit negotiations frequently generate more heat than light. Often this is … Continue reading “How about a ‘No Deal Plus’ Brexit?”

The launch of a US/UK Working Group to discuss the future economic relationships between the two countries marks another important … Continue reading “US edging towards the front of the queue for a trade deal with the UK”