The UK in a Changing Europe

This episode of the Brexit Breakdown podcast focuses on fisheries with the launch of our new report on fisheries and Brexit. https://ukandeu.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fisheries-and-Brexit.pdf Our guests include senior lecturer Christopher Huggins, lead author of the report as well Jill Rutter, senior research fellow at The UK in a Changing Europe. They discuss what is at stake in the negoti...

Professor Jonathan Portes argues that it'll be unlikely that the UK will get a trade deal by the end of the year. Jonathan also discusses how an extension to the transition period is unlikely and what a no deal will mean for businesses

Professor Anand Menon discusses the economic consequences of Britain leaving the EU without a trade deal after December 31st.

Professor Catherine Barnard provides an update on the state of the Brexit negotiations and reflects on the likelihood of an extension to the transition period.

Professor Anand Menon joined Lucy Porter, Neil Delamere and Zoe Lyons and host Angela Barnes to round up the news from the last week.

In this episode, our special guest Philip Rycroft, the former Permanent Secretary for the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) discusses the 2016 EU referendum, Scottish independence and the working relationship between the government and the civil service. He was joined by Professor Anand Menon, director of The UK in a Changing Europe and podcaster James Millar.

Tim Bale reflects on whether Dominic Cummings defence will impact the extension of the transition period.

Jill Rutter reflects on the importance of Boris Johnson's appearance in front of the Liaison Committee on Wednesday and the likelihood of whether the transition period will be extended.

Anand Menon reflects on Dominic Cummings' press conference in the rose garden of Number 10 on Bank Holiday Monday and Boris Johnson's appearance in front of the Liaison Committee this week.

Jill Rutter reflects on the government's publication of the UK’s approach to negotiations with the European Union. She also discusses David Frost's letter to Michel Barnier, alongside the results from the UK in a Changing Europe's Brexit Policy Panel Survey.

In this episode, podcaster James Millar speaks to SNP spokesperson for health, Philippa Whitford MP and Professor Tamara Hervey from Sheffield university. They discuss Brexit, the impact of Covid-19 on the NHS and how well the UK and EU member states have handled the crisis.

Professor Anand Menon discusses the extension of the furlough scheme and the importance of judging its success once it is rolled back.

Professor Anand Menon discusses the difficulties of negotiating trade deals over Skype and the changed international landscape against which these discussions are taking place. Anand also comments on the EU's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Nick Timothy, special adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May joins director of The UK in a Changing Europe Professor Anand Menon and podcast James Millar to talk about his new book 'Remaking one nation,' the biggest issues facing the Conservative Party and whether transition should be extended.

Jill Rutter discusses the experience of those in the Cabinet and more experienced Cabinet ministers who could be drawn on during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode, our special guest Lucy Powell MP, shadow minister for business and consumers and Professor Tim Bale, deputy director of The UK in a Changing Europe, focus on the election of the new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the impact a new leadership will have on politics and Brexit and what the party needs to do to win the next general election.

Senior Fellow Jill Rutter reflects on the Cabinet's collective responsibility during Boris Johnson's absence, alongside Dominic Raab's role during the intervening period.

Senior fellow Jill Rutter discusses who has authority while Boris Johnson is in hospital. Jill also considers what might happen if Boris Johnson can’t return as Prime Minister.

Senior fellow Jill Rutter describes the succession planning arrangements which Boris Johnson made before he was admitted to hospital and the need for effective Cabinet government.

Senior Fellow Jill Rutter talks about the succession arrangements which have been put in place following Boris Johnson's admission to hospital and the challenges arising from his absence should new strategic actions need to be taken.

Jill Rutter looks at how Boris Johnson's admission to hospital impacts the running of government and what the nature of the UK's constitution means for succession planning.

Jill Rutter discusses the ad-hoc arrangements made following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's admission to hospital. She argues that the success of these arrangements will depend on whether the Cabinet can command confidence without the natural authority of the PM in place.

Our deputy director Professor Tim Bale and senior fellow Professor Meg Russell discuss their latest report on Parliament and Brexit. Looking at the role Parliament played during the Brexit process, what it teaches us about democracy and where does Parliament go from here? They were joined by podcaster James Millar.

In our final panel, our speakers, who discussed the place of parliament in the Constitution, included: Professor Meg Russell, Director of University College London’s Constitution Unit Lord Norton of Louth, Conservative Life peer Joanna Cherry QC, Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh South West Sir Bernard Jenkin, Conservative MP for Harwich and North Essex Chair: Rachel Sylvester, Political Co...

John Bercow, former Speaker for the House of Commons and Conservative MP for Buckingham was our keynote speaker. He discussed his role as speaker during the Brexit process in parliament.