Did electorate really vote for break-up of UK?
During referendum, unity of UK didn’t get much attention. But Brexit risks Scotland quitting UK and problems for Northern Ireland.
UK faces uphill battle to retain foreign policy relevance
Merely saying we have seats at the UN, G20, G8 etc isn’t enough. Belonging to these clubs won’t matter if others pay us little attention.
What tariff policy will UK adopt post-Brexit?
Deciding this will be one of Liam Fox’s main tasks, one for which neither he nor officials working for him have any relevant experience.
UK Academia: another jewel in the crown at risk from Brexit
Brexit a massive threat to UK scientific research, universities.
Internal security mustn’t be sacrificed on Brexit altar
EU helps UK fight terrorism, cyber crime, human trafficking, drugs and child pornography. A way must be found to continue cooperation.
Leadsom camp unfairly traduces May’s negotiating skills
Home secretary has significant, relevant, successful experience negotiating in the EU. Her rival, Leadsom, doesn’t.
What could be saved from the shipwreck?
Here’s a roadmap to salvage as much as possible on trade, foreign policy and fighting terrorism and crime.
Project Fear becomes daily reality
Every risk suggested about Brexit was dismissed by Leave as "Project Fear". Yet, less than a week after the vote, we've seen only negative consequences.
Boris fantasises about post-Brexit European summits
Leave campaigner wants to keep working with EU on foreign affairs, defence and crime after quitting the club. In his dreams.
We must stop making every discussion about the EU an in/out choic...
Adopting a more consensual approach toward EU policymaking would pay rich dividends
Vote Leave’s illegal hubris
Leave campaigners’ post-Brexit plans appear to breach international law - a rare and unwise move we could subsequently regret.
Turkey: the big lie
It’s often said in Middle East that, if you’re going to tell a lie, it had better be a big one. Leave camp has adopted this cynical advice.