Brexit cost revealed as UK economy took 6% hit, Bank of England data shows The UK economy was growing strongly prior to the vote to leave the EU The Independent UK · Jun 19
Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the European Union. On the eve of the 23 June anniversary, we look at how both the EU and the UK have changed since Brexit. Euronews · Jun 19
Britain could keep special terms if it re-joins the EU, former top negotiator says A FORMER top Brexit negotiator has said he believes the UK could re-join the European Union and keep the special carve-outs it enjoyed while part of… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19
‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future Former negotiator believes in an unstable world, it is ‘perfectly possible’ the UK can rejoin the EU with old opt-outs The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possible’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Brexit has cut trade in almost every sector of the UK economy, study warns Much of the economic cost stems from UK’s departure from the single market – suggesting recent calls for a new customs union with the EU would have little impact The Independent UK · Jun 18
Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum In this week’s newsletter: After Trump’s interventions over Greenland, there are many in Iceland who believe they would be stronger in the EU. But will its recent history of independence win out? The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Brexit helps send UK plummeting down list of world’s strongest economies UK’s place in World Competitiveness Rankings has dropped since Brexit, academics say The Independent UK · Jun 18
MSPs told Brexit cost Scotland more than £3 billion last year BREXIT cost Scotland more than £3 billion last year alone, MSPs will be told in a statement, 10 years on from the vote to referendum that saw the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 18
Thursday briefing: What we can learn from the Swiss rejection of a population cap In today’s newsletter: A referendum to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million failed to pass, but it shows that even in a prosperous country, hardliners are finding inventive ways to peddle anti-immigration sentiment The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Makerfield by-election: Could Andy Burnham be Labour's lucky general as he marches on No10? The economy may pick up, NHS waiting lists fall further and immigration be partly defused as a political issue Evening Standard · Jun 18
Ten years on, we’re living with the ghosts of Brexit. Reform and Restore know that – the rest are playing catch-up Starmer’s EU reset is aimed at the conference room. Meanwhile Farage and the hard right mine ethnic resentment on the streets, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single market The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
The Guardian view on Britain and the EU: Ed Davey is right – a changed world changes the argument Editorial: The Liberal Democrat leader’s call for more ambitious reintegration with Europe brings a necessary focus on economic and strategic reality The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin bloc
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Starmer refuses to say whether he wants to see Britain rejoin the EU in his lifetime Debate over Brexit reignited in past few weeks after leadership rival Wes Streeting called for Britain to rejoin bloc
The Conversation · Jun 17 Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill? Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Ten years on, how Brexit hit London house prices London’s property market was booming… until the 2016 vote. But, asks Anna White, was the Leave result the only culprit for the dip?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challenge
The Economic Times · Jun 17 How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy Britain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity, and investment. These impacts stem from increased business uncertainty and reduced trade. New trade deals are not expected to offset these effects. The long-term outlook points to a smaller economy compared to…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Voices: ‘They were warned’: Readers divided over Cornish fishermen who say Brexit left them betrayed YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared mixed views on the Cornish fishermen who backed Brexit. While many said the industry’s sense of betrayal is justified, others were less sympathetic
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EU
The Independent UK · Jun 16 A decade on from Brexit: where were you on referendum night? EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, political editor David Maddox and correspondent Millie Cooke, authors of our new newsletter Europe: The Way Back, reflect on the contrasting reactions as results came in – and invite readers to share their memories of where they were and…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 An uncertain future for today’s young jobseekers Letters: Readers respond to an article about the obstacles young people face in the search for jobs
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 London Is No Longer the Place for EU Workers: Rising Rents and Brexit Drive Historic Exodus More EU nationals are now leaving the UK than arriving, the first sustained reversal in decades. For many who came seeking opportunity, the city that once promised everything is no longer delivering.