Brexit = being bullied by Trump, China, even the EU
We’re currently one of the most powerful members of a gang which protects its members. If we quit EU, bigger powers will tell us what to do.
Brexit makes a mockery of Global Britain
From aborted China talks to Fox’s failure to rollover deals, consequences of striking out alone in a post-Brexit world are becoming clear.
From ‘golden era’ to ‘Brexit era’ for May in China
Diminished by Brexit and beleaguered by rivals, the prime minister has little to show for her visit to China.
Brexit is frittering away UK’s global leadership
From Macron to Trump, it’s clear Brexit is putting UK on back foot on global stage. Before referendum we were punching above our weight.
Global Britain: a phrase in search of a meaning
Brexiters say quitting EU will help us be a global player. We have more influence by virtue of our EU membership. Quitting means less power.
Nationalism is the enemy of the people
It fuels jingoism, racism and war, whereas what we need is to work with others. That’s why EU was set up. More’s the pity we’re quitting.
Brexiters’ trade dreams going up in smoke
63% of our trade is with EU or countries it has deals with. Not only are we jeopardising this. In rest of world, we may go to back of queue.
Another Brexiter false promise: trade with rest of world
Brexiters said new deals with rest of world would outweigh loss of trade to EU. We’ll actually lose ground in other countries too.
Brexit marginalises UK just as EU starts to get act together
Polls showing Macron will win French parliamentary elections to add to presidential victory could pave the way for EU reforms.
Why Brexit is such a bad idea
It’s bad for the economy, the young and the unity of the UK. It also means less control not more. It’s not too late to stop the madness.
€2bn fraud bill would be further spanner in Brexit talks
EU anti-fraud body wants UK fined for letting Chinese crime network evade customs duties. If Commission agrees, Brexit talks will sour fast.
PM guilty of doublespeak on free trade
Theresa May says she’s a firm advocate of free trade. Her actions speak louder than her words.