Scottish economy grows four times faster than UK's in latest figures SCOTLAND’s economy grew by 0.4 per cent between January and March, outpacing UK economic growth of 0.1 per cent. The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023
Britain’s future is ‘outside the EU’, says Starmer Writing in the Daily Express newspaper, Sir Keir also said he would not be seeking a return to freedom of movement. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Keir Starmer says there's 'no point' in pretending everything's fine over Brexit Labour has gone on the attack over Tory handling of Brexit, with Keir Starmer accusing the Government of "ducking hard conversations" and saying that competitors are "nicking our lunch money" Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023
‘Britain’s future is outside the EU’, Sir Keir pledges The Labour leader promised he would ‘make Brexit work’ if elected The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Running out of battery: how post-Brexit Britain is failing to set up a future-focused economy One-off deals won’t keep pace with the big industrial strategies of the US and EU, says Mariana Mazzucato, a professor in the economics of innovation The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals as post-Brexit pacts come to force Mairi Gougeon raises concern saying deal would not benefit Scottish producers The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Why are millennials so turned off by the Tory party? Amid housing crisis, post-Brexit drag and hardline migration rhetoric, most 25- to 40-year-olds think party deserves to lose next election The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023
‘There’s something Shakespearean about Gareth Southgate’: the epic play about England’s hero He came back from a disastrous penalty to reignite the English men’s football team – and inspire a country in the grip of gloom. Writer James Graham reveals how he turned the ‘quiet guy doing The Impossible Job’ into gripping drama The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023
Lorna Slater says devolution is under 'sustained attack' amid DRS row LORNA Slater has insisted devolution is under "sustained attack" in a scathing speech in the Holyrood chamber amid a row over Scotland's… The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023
Rishi Sunak to meet Joe Biden in White House - but post-Brexit trade deal off table Rishi Sunak is expected to discuss the economy and support for Ukraine with Joe Biden on a visit to Washington next week - but a transatlantic trade deal is not likely to be on the table Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023
Succession is ‘the only good thing to come out of Brexit’ says co-writer The show’s top writers struck up their partnership on referendum night Evening Standard · May 30, 2023
Council on hook ‘for £10m’ over border post left in limbo by Brexit The £25m port facility was built to fit government plans but stands empty while new border strategy is delayed The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023
UK could break up unless it is rebuilt as ‘solidarity union’, says Mark Drakeford Exclusive: First minister of Wales says bonds that tie UK together have come under ‘sustained assault’ from 40 years of neoliberalism The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Most voters now want closer ties with EU in dramatic reversal of public opinion since Brexit, poll shows The survey shows a dramatic reversal in opinion towards the EU in parts of the UK which overwhelmingly backed Brexit in 2016 Evening Standard · May 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 ‘We should be closer to Europe’: Brexit regrets simmer in leave-voting Boston People in the Lincolnshire market town were enthusiastic leavers, but seven years on support for the move is on shakier ground
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Even Farage says Brexit has failed. Why won’t Starmer? As every sector counts the mounting cost of our catastrophic break with Europe, Labour must find its nerve
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 More than half of voters now want Britain to forge closer ties with the EU, poll reveals Dramatic reversal in public opinion seen even in those constituencies that recorded the highest votes to leave
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 The Observer view on Britain’s economy: it is very sick, but there are remedies Austerity, Brexit and catastrophic fiscal decisions have inflicted long-term damage to Britain’s productive capacity. Labour is offering the renewal it so badly needs
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Irish Foreign Minister hails ‘significant’ talk around extra Stormont money The Stormont Assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over the Brexit Protocol.
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Brexit is at the heart of the government’s dishonesty Letters: The Tories will never own up to the disaster they caused, writes Dr Richard Milne, while Peter Buckman calls for an independent Office of Accountability
Evening Standard · May 26, 2023 Nigel Farage claims net migration would have fallen to 50,000 if he was ‘in charge’ after Brexit Mr Farage says the Government has not listened to ‘the will of the people’ following the Brexit referendum
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Starmer is right – giving young people the vote will mean fewer big Tory wins Politics used to be about targeting small swing groups, but finally Labour is thinking big and expanding the electorate, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 Politics should be taught in primary schools, Alastair Campbell says Former spin doctor tells Hay festival politics lessons for young children could be called ‘arguing’ or ‘big issues’
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023 The Tories should be proud of Britain’s migration numbers – and they have Boris Johnson to thank The party would rather brand itself a failure than accept that immigration has helped growth, and voters are relaxed about it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 E2E 100: It’s time we start shouting about Brand Britain It seems that whenever we talk about international trade in the UK our entire outlook hinges, like a stuck record, on Brexit. But let’s remember that there is a whole world of potential trade partners out there, and it’s time we business owners embraced the opportunities.