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.
A one-time expat’s tale: how to control free movement
One only has to look at what Belgium does to see that much tighter rules on migration are possible while staying in the EU.
Free movement is not as hardline as Theresa May thinks
Our PM and other EU leaders talk as if free movement is absolute. The language in the underlying treaties is much more nuanced.
If only May had learnt from Swiss before going to Davos
Irony of choosing Davos to make first foreign defence of taking UK out of EU is that the Swiss are going in exactly opposite direction.
Free movement is not frozen movement
Confirming the reciprocal rights of UK and other EU citizens is well-intentioned. But it is hard to do and shows how complex Brexit is.
Telegraph misreports Merkel’s free movement comments
Telegraph said Angela Merkel may make concessions on free movement to Brexit Britain. In fact she said the exact opposite.
Continental Partnership idea a non-starter
Would EU give us full single market access without free movement? Would we accept being a second-class state, following rules with no vote?
Tabloids embellish blueprint of EU-Swiss deal
The proposed accord will not reduce immigration and could automatically enshrine EU rules in Swiss law. It’s cold comfort for Brexiteers.
Why moving on from Brexit is easier said than done
It’s not just trade and investment. We must resolve a host of difficult issues about relations with the EU.
EU visa waiver scheme could harm UK economy
British citizens will have to apply and pay a fee to enter the Schengen zone, with ramifications for tourism and business.
Big money: the key to Brexit guarantees?
What began as an exercise to empower the electorate could further concentrate power in the hands of the wealthiest.
What lessons do Europe’s referendums hold for the UK?
Ireland and Denmark got to vote twice on EU treaties, but history offers scant encouragement to those hoping for a second referendum to keep UK in the EU.