Charlie Mitchell

Charlie Mitchell is a journalist at InFacts. He studied politics at Warwick and Sciences Po, and previously worked for The Caravan magazine in New Delhi.

Farmers reap the harvest of voting Brexit

by Charlie Mitchell | 02.12.2016

The National Farmers’ Union campaigned for Remain, but rural areas voted for Leave. With labour shortages growing, British farms are in trouble.

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EEA membership means transitional deal already in place

by Peter Wilding | 29.11.2016

British Influence chair argues judicial review of government view that quitting EU means leaving EEA could pave way for smart Brexit.

Six developments for the Brexit economy this week

by Charlie Mitchell | 25.11.2016

Hammond’s downbeat Autumn Statement gave a first glimpse of Brexit’s economic impact, but pro-Brexit and Remain MPs fight over forecasts.

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Brexit fears grow in UK aviation industry

by Charlie Mitchell | 24.11.2016

Following an unsatisfactory meeting with David Davis, aviation bosses are increasingly concerned - and with good reason.

Leave camp’s Turkey propaganda comes unstuck

by Charlie Mitchell | 24.11.2016

MEPs’ vote to freeze accession means Turkey’s chance of joining EU minuscule. Anybody backing Brexit out of Turkey fears should think again.

6 pieces of economic news this week

by Charlie Mitchell | 18.11.2016

As Hammond prepares for his maiden Autumn Statement there were snippets of good news for the economy, but a £100bn budget black hole looms.

Zac Goldsmith dossier

by Charlie Mitchell | 16.11.2016

Former Tory MP wants by-election to be about Heathrow. But his support for Brexit and racially-charged mayoral campaign may haunt candidacy.

5 snippets of economic news this week

by Charlie Mitchell | 11.11.2016

As Trump shocked the world to win the US presidential election, sterling’s bounce was the silver lining in a tough week for the UK economy.