Trump’s “might is right” views spell trouble post-Brexit...
The Donald has threatened to quit WTO, as well as casting doubt on Nato. If he’s president, UK outside EU may be vulnerable to bullying.
Second referendum probably legally required
Act which created “referendum lock” was drafted so broadly that votes may be needed to withdraw from bloc and validate any new deal.
Leadsom leads to worst trade outcome
Would-be PM wants to trigger Article 50 as soon as possible. But her trade strategy is bad for Britain.
Gove misreads history in dismissing US advice to stay in EU
Vote Leave boss bases his argument on false premise that US doesn’t pool sovereignty, when it does. Heard of NAFTA and WTO?
WTO would be no feather bed post-Brexit
Contrary to the Leave camp’s claims, there would be no attractive trading options for the UK outside the EU.
Yet more economists warn against Brexit
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research is the latest organisation to warn that a Brexit would be economically damaging.
Boris’s tendentious ten
Leave campaigner’s speech made misleading or false claims.
Brexit economists’ barrage of blather
After the sustained kicking dealt to their economic case, a group of economists have released a report arguing - poorly - for Brexit.
Treasury estimate of Brexit damage rings true
Report finds we could be anywhere from 3.4% to 9.5% of GDP worse off after quitting EU. These estimates seem credible.
Leaving EU to get WTO seat would be poor trade
Right to independent representation at trade body means little in reality. We are better off in regional bloc.
Boris wrong – US does accept foreign courts
The deeper the trade deal, the greater the supranational control – just look at Johnson’s example of NAFTA.
Boris idea of taking control is Project Fantasy
Brexit means more autonomy, less influence. NATO and WTO restrict freedom too - should we quit them?