Brexit Podcast

With the Tories moving ever more to the right while Labour moves left, there has been a lot of talk about whether the UK needs a new party, our answer to Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche!. Renew Britain wants to be that party. Founded in 2017, it hopes to occupy the abandoned centre ground in UK politics and to represent all those who feel like picking between red and blue is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. But what exactly does the party stand for, what are it’s chances of success? We talked to James Torrance about how he went from being an accountant to an independent candidate in the 2017 general election to the co-founder of Renew and about why he wanted to found a new party in the first place. Of course, we also discuss the ever-present elephant in the room: Brexit. James ran as an anti-Brexit candidate and stopping Brexit is one of Renew’s core goals. But why and how do they plan to go about it?

One of the key issues in the Brexit negotiations – and one of the three highly contested matters to be put on the table this far – has been citizens rights. But all too often, both the media and politicians talk predominantly about EU citizens living in the UK while completely sidelining the fate of Brits living abroad. For today’s podcast we brought on Karen O’Reilly, a Sociologist and research dellow at Goldsmiths University to shed some light on the forgotten side of this coin. She is part of the Brexpats project which examines the issues of freedom of movement, citizenship and Brexit in the lives of Britons resident in the European Union. We already talked to Karen’s colleague Michaela for episode 89 back in July about the initial response of Brits in France. We thought it was time to check in with the project and talk to Karen in the wake of her field trip to Spain about how expats are feeling about the state of the negotiations this far, how they have progressed and what, to them, would be the ideal outcome.

The Remain campaign pinned all it's hopes on the intimidating power of statistics, assuming they would scare people into staying. But project fear failed. So what's the alternative for the Remainers that are staunchly continuing to advocate for a more europhilic Britain? The answer, according to artist and activist Madeleina Kay, is project fun. We talk to the 23-year-old about dressing up as EU Supergirl at a Brussels press conference and creating such catchy tunes as "Strong and Stable My Arse," all with the aim of bringing about a second referendum. #activist #artist #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #campaigner #eu #EUreferendum #eusupergirl #jenniferhahn #MadeleinaKay #news #olliedugmore #podcast #politics #rageagainstthebrexitmachine #Referendum #Remain #remainer #secondreferendum #TimHeming #UK 

Peter Hitchens is an author and columnist for the Mail on Sunday

The fashion industry employs over 880,000 individuals in the UK and generates upwards of £28billion for the economy, but is its voice being heard over Brexit? One woman who wants to make sure its concerns are on the agenda is Tamara Cincik, who is the brainchild behind Fashion Roundtable, a parliamentary lobbying project, that launches officially on November 21. Tamara joins Tim to discuss the role and concerns of the almost entirely pro-remain fashion industry as the UK’s exit from the European Union draws ever nearer. For more on the launch of Fashion Roundtable and to share your view visit http://fashionroundtable.co.uk/

What impact will Brexit have on scientific research? Will the UK suffer in terms of innovation and talent? And can any positives be taken from the democratic decision to leave the European Union? Dr Mike Galsworthy is the founder of Scientists for EU, a lobbying group set up before last year’s referendum to try and educate both government - and the public - on the pros and cons of voting In or Out. Mike joins Tim to outline the importance of scientific research to a healthy UK economy and discusses his fears of a hard Brexit. For more from Mike and Scientists4EU go to http://scientistsforeu.uk/ or follow on Twitter @Scientists4EU

The last time we checked in with youth lobbying group Undivided it was for Episode 12 of the podcast, and fresh from the result of the EU referendum they were crowdsourcing a manifesto to take to parliament to outline the key Brexit issues for young people. Twelve months on, Tim is joined by campaign manager Elspeth Hoskins, who outlines their progress to date and explains how they are bending the ear of politicians to try and secure the future of Erasmus - the European student exchange programme - and improve political education for young people. Elspeth is also the convenor of the All Party Parliamentary group on A Better Brexit for Young People (@APPG_Brexit). For more on Undivided, visit www.weareundivided.co.uk or find them on Twitter @weareundivided.

The combative and eloquent Alastair Campbell has a reputation among many journalists for his belligerence. He is widely painted as a bully. YouTube is replete with videos of him going toe to toe with a who’s who of political figures and journalists. It’s clear Campbell has a public platform and voice that few others enjoy. He’s now setting about using it to try and stop Brexit.

Henry Bolton is the new leader of UKIP and faces a fascinating challenge, needing to realign and strategise a party on the brink of electoral irrelevance when it loses its MEPs in 2019. Rather him than me. He spoke to the Brexit Podcast about becoming the Pro-Brexit opposition, UKIP’s intention to launch a positive future for a United Kingdom outside of the EU and, obviously, how he would vote if the referendum was rerun tomorrow.

Tony Connelly is Europe Editor for RTE, Ireland’s public broadcaster. He explained the contentious, at times mystifying, issue of the Irish border, what’s going to happen to Bailey’s and why the Brexit divorce may not reach a harmonious settlement.

MEPs have voted to urge the EU not to open the next phase of Brexit talks unless there is a "major breakthrough". A motion in the European Parliament to back a delay in any decision over trade discussions was supported by 557 MEPs, with 92 against and 29 abstentions. The result was something of a foregone conclusion after last week's fourth round of negotiations, when Michel Barnier made it clear there were still stumbling blocks. Several MEPs claimed UK divisions were hampering the process, but UKIP's Nigel Farage accused the EU of "treating the UK like a hostage". William Bain is a trade and Brexit expert at the British Retail Consortium and a former Labour MP. He distilled the subtle botanicals of international trade in a post-Brexit world to a decidedly English-tasting gin. Now who’s exporting tonic water?

It's conference season for the political parties, and as a Tory view of free market capitalism in Manchester is pitted against Labour's push for state-funded services in Brighton, is there another way for UK businesses to be successful? Nick Temple, the deputy chief executive of Social Enterprise UK, certainly thinks so. He joins Tim to discuss his view on how sustainable business does not have to be strictly for-profit, but neither does it need to preclude a commercial focus. As one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, Nick explains what social enterprises stand for and discusses the challenges Brexit brings in terms of the workforce and funding, and whether it could even lead to more ethical procurement decisions. If you want to find out more about social enterprise visit www.socialenterprise.org.uk - and if you'd like to become further involved then have a search for 'Social Saturday' taking place on Saturday, October 14. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #socialenterprise #business #economy #society #

How can the general public become more engaged with the Brexit process? Laura Townshend, communications director from 38 Degrees, joins Tim to explain how the campaigning organisation is lobbying those in power on a whole variety of issues… including its DIY Brexit campaign. She explains how they encourage millions of us to take positive action for issues we care about – from challenging Henry VIII powers to Jeremy Hunt’s governance of the NHS - and how being an activist can be a lot more than clicking on an online petition. For more from Laura and 38 Degrees, visit the website at https://home.38degrees.org.uk

We talk about Brexit as a generation-defining issue, but when it comes to urgency and the scope of possible consequences, climate change takes the cake. We talked to Richard Macrory, the UK's first professor of environmental law and co-chair of the UK Environmental Law Association Brexit Task Force about how the country's environmental regulations might be impacted post-Brexit - for better or for worse. We also discuss how people interact with climate change, whether they are able to grasp its scope, what practical contributions can be made and how we shouldn't get discouraged by a lack of immediate results. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #environment #law #ukela #brexittaskforce #climatechange #globalwarming #wildlife #conservation #theresamay #government #richardmacrory #ucl #universitycollegelondon #regulation #legislation

When it comes to defending parliamentary scrutiny, Gina Miller is on the ball. She's taken on the government twice about its failure to allow the legislature its say, first in Article 50 and more recently in the £1bn DUP deal. Now, as the Conservatives are being accused of a blatant 'power grab,' passing a motion that allows them to replace EU legislation without it being voted on or debated in parliament, we talk to Gina about what this means for the Brexit process and what can be done to prevent a government that is neither accountable to parliament nor to the people. Along the way, the self-proclaimed activist also shares her views on party infighting, Boris Johnson's latest antics and, on a more positive note, her advice on how anyone can stand up for the issues that matter to them and make their voice heard in politics. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #GinaMiller #DUP #parliament #government #powergrab #theresamay #borisjohnson #conservatives #tories #rise #activism

Last week the EU (Withdrawal) Bill passed its second reading. A report by the House of Commons library has predicted the bill is likely to be "one of the largest legislative projects ever undertaken in the UK." Swathes of UK law "will no longer work" on exit, for example because they refer to EU institutions. There are believed to be 12,000 EU regulations (one type of EU law) in force, while Parliament has passed 7,900 statutory instruments implementing EU legislation and 186 acts which incorporate a degree of EU influence. Oli Dugmore spoke to Michael Tscherny, a partner in a Brussels based EU affairs consultancy. A former journalist and EU official, he was spokesperson and adviser to Mario Monti. A German national, he is fluent in English and French as well as having a basic knowledge of Dutch and Italian and can understand Spanish and Portuguese. Oli had a conversation with him in English about the formerly Great Repeal bill.

Pete North from the Leave Alliance is an advocate of his lobbying group’s self-styled ‘Flexcit’ - and is clearly a man who lives and breathes politics. The blogger from Bristol joins Tim to explain why although he believes Britain should exit the European Union, the cliff edge of a hard Brexit would be disastrous. Pete explains why unilateral trade is the fanciful whim of idealists and how Britain’s current discord with the EU has been brought about through a democratic process desperately in need of reform. This interview is a little longer than most as Pete digs into the detail, but we hope - whether you agree or disagree with his views - you think he brings valuable insight to the debate. To follow Pete’s blog visit peterjnorth.blogspot.co.uk

In exciting Brexit Podcast developments - and a transition period that will hopefully take a lot less than two years - we can reveal the show is introducing some new blood. For this episode, Tim welcomes Oli Dugmore who will be joining the team with his intrepid interviewing skills. Previously an editor at youth media organisation The Tab, Oli has already dropped by for a couple of weekly news round-ups, which have proved two of our more popular shows. The Cardiff graduate is now working with London-based radio station, LBC and discusses the catalysts for his interest in politics and looks forward to covering all things Brexit over the coming months (or years!)

Are quotas the way to get more women into politics, what is the role of the European Parliament (EP) in Brexit and how would a hard Irish border affect young heart patients? Mairead McGuinnnes, Irish member of the European People's Party and Vice President of the EP joins Jen to discuss all that and more. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #EP #europeanparliament #epp #maireadmcguinness #women #politics #quota #ireland #border #northernireland #goodfridayagreement

Monique Ebell from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research joins us to outline the harsh economic climate she believes Britain will face once we leave the European Union. Monique explains to Tim why the unilateral free trade view of Episode 99’s guest Professor Patrick Minford is “dangerously simplistic” and cites decades of evidence that suggest nations in a strong trading block tend to prosper. She also discusses how an investment and progressive mindset towards cutting-edge technology could be the saving grace of the UK as it looks ahead to an uncertain future. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #PatrickMinford #MoniqueEbell #NIESR #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #EconomistsforFreeTrade #regulations

Brexit might have been uncorked on June 23 last year, but given it hasn’t provided too many champagne moments thus far, we thought it was definitely worth celebrating our 100th episode of the Brexit Podcast. When Jen, Tim and Warren started the show almost a year ago, few of us could have predicted what shape Brexit would morph into … and it’s probably fair to say that we are none the wiser today. But what the past 100 episodes have given us - and hopefully you, the listener - is a wide selection of impassioned guests, all keen to inform and educate as to how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is something that will affect us all. For this show, Tim and Jen have a look back at some of the things they’ve learnt in hosting the podcast, discuss some of their more memorable guests, and look forward to another 100 episodes (and more) of the Brexit Podcast. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Settledstatus #righttoremain #cutoffpoint #graceperiod #theresamay #indefiniteleavetoremain #government #parliament #rights #citizens #freemovement #martinglynn #paulgoldsmith #anguilla #boston

Brexit will boost Britain’s economy to the tune of £135billion. That’s the view of Patrick Minford who chairs Economists For Free Trade, the pro leave group that believes the UK will prosper from a free market economy on leaving the EU. Patrick joins Tim to explain why his view bucks the trend of many economists, as he cites the removal of protectionism, subsidies paid out to unskilled immigrants and our annual membership of the European Union as chief factors in why we’ll soon all be better off. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #PatrickMinford #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #foodanddrink #fda #EconomistsforFreeTrade #regulations #supplychain #workforce #immigration #survey #farm #workers

From questionable imports sneaking through loopholes in free trade agreements to a rapidly shrinking workforce, Ian Wright, director general of the Food and Drink Federation, addresses some of the most prolific rumours about how Brexit will affect his sector. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #foodanddrink #fda #ianwright #chlorinatedchicken #regulations #supplychain #workforce #survey #farm #workers

The plight of 15,000 worried souls on a tiny Caribbean island must not be forgotten. That is the message from Blondel Cluff, the representative of the government of Anguilla to the UK and European Union, who has grave concerns over the human cost of a hard Brexit to the British dependency. Blondel joins Tim to explain why a fiercely British Anguilla needs to be moved up the priorities in Westminster or risk desperate healthcare conditions - including a shortage of drinking water - on leaving the EU. Blondel is also the chief executive of the West India Committee, a charity that works to improve the trade interests of the West Indies, Guyana and Belize, and she explains how a border resolution for Anguilla could provide a workable blueprint for other border disputes with the European Union - notably between the north and south of Ireland. You can find out more about the work of the West India Committee by visiting http://westindiacommittee.org where you can read the white paper titled Anguilla & Brexit: Britain’s forgotten EU border. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #Anguilla #SaintMartin #TimHeming #BlondelCluff #WestIndiaCommittee #News #Politics #government #theresamay #negotiations #whitepaper #irishborder

It promises to be another Brexit-fired news agenda this week with five new position papers being rolled out by UK Brexit minister David Davis and plenty of debate about how negotiations should be negotiated. But before we tie ourselves completely in knots, Jen and Tim convene to have a look the main points. First up, they run the rule over the five papers - including the removal of jurisdiction from the European Court of Justice. Focus then switches to the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla, some contradictory opinion polls, and Chukka Umunna trying to put some “clear red water” between Labour and the Tories. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #government #theresamay #daviddavis #negotiations #whitepaper #irishborder #europeancourtofjustice #citizensrights #anguilla #chukkaumunna #elections #germany #angelamerkel #jeremycorbyn #labour #secondreferendum

The #Brexit podcast team had a rare evening out to watch Rob Drummond's new one-man show that tries to make us reflect on how we deal with differing viewpoints (spot the #Brexit link!) But rather than just putting their feet up and nodding off for an hour in the National Theatre, Jen and Tim were invited to take part by making a lot of morally-challenging Yes/No decisions via an electronic handset. As an exercise in accepting the views of others - or, at least, not dismissing them wholesale - it was a fine evening's education, all told through Drummond's sobering experience of becoming highly politicised by a radical socialist beekeeper. The show plays at the National Theatre until August 28, and for information and to book tickets visit https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ #robdrummond #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave#VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics#government #parliament #rights #citizens #freemovement

It's been more than a year since the UK voted to leave Europe, but we've still not made any meaningful progress on negotiations. As both sides stubbornly hold their ground, Jen talks to negotiation trainer and author of The Leader’s Guide to Negotiation, Simon Horton, about where we've been going wrong and how we can still turn this ship around with a little bit of good food and a cheeky chat show appearance by David Davis. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #DavidDavis #MichaelBarnier #negotiations #SimonHorton #negotiator #talks

We’ve all heard the news. Since last year’s referendum, the UK has become a more hostile environment for people from ethnic minority backgrounds, with the number of hate crimes soaring by 41 per cent. Of course, there are various levels and nuances to this story so for today’s episode we are taking a deep dive into the issue with help from Priya Minhas, a co-author of the Opinium Multicultural Britain report, as well as Adam Drummond, Opinium’s senior research manager. We discuss whether white Briton’s too are aware of this increase in racially motivated attacks, how well integrated the UK is and how this is perceived differently by different social groups, and whether long-term trends of immigrant communities moving to the countryside will have a positive effect on integration going forward. Apologies for the poor audio quality today. We had a few technical issues while recording but thought you guys would still like to hear this episode. We will be back with your regularly scheduled, clearly audible episode on Thursday. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Opinium #Multiculturalism #Integration #Racism #Discrimination #PriyaMinhas #AdamDrummond #immigration #immigrants

Concerns over passports, data protection and imported US food, hold the attention in this week's #Brexit news round-up. With Jen still in Berlin, Tim is flying solo again with a quick wrap of developments and he also picks up on Vince Cable's criticism over retired folks' #Brexit martyrdom and a yes/no £36billion divorce bill that, surprise, surprise, there is little agreement on.#Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Election #vincecable

What does #POTUS think of Britain, the special relationship between the US and the UK, and the possibility of a unique and highly prosperous trade deal between the two countries? Tim managed to obtain a transcript from one of Trump's rare mainstream media (MSM) interviews, this time with the Wall Street Journal, to try and clarify Trump's position to listeners. In that somewhat simple aim we have probably failed, although we do cement the fact that he likes golf. With all things Trump, this one is based on brevity and we''ll be back with rather more informed #Brexit experts and opinion next week. #DonaldTrump #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #brexpats #expats #immigrants #immigration #trade #golf #turnberry

What does Jeremy Corbyn really think of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union? While the Labour leader’s political stock has risen to such extent he could become the next prime minster, his view on Brexit still confuses much of the electorate. Paul Goldsmith, author of the recently published How to Lose a Referendum: The Definitive Story of Why the UK voted for Brexit, joins Tim to examine the issue, explaining why the Labour party has long-since been divided over Europe, how so much European legislation is at odds with true ‘Corbynism’ and how the man at the helm can really influence thousands of people to chant his name at festivals while being ambivalent to the remainers cause. Paul also covers the issue in his blog post here at https://pjgoldsmith.com where you can also find links to buy his excellent book. #JeremyCorbyn #Labour #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EuropeanUnion #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #PaulGoldsmith #News #Politics #Thatcher #David Cameron #HowToLoseAReferendum #government #parliament #rights #citizens #freemovement

What will become of Brits living abroad after Brexit? Helpless pawns in a political process or a wealthy expat colony insulated from sovereignty rows and trade deals? Dr Michaela Benson from Goldsmiths University of London is a leading figure in research on lifestyle migration and has been taking first-person accounts from those on the continent to assess the real picture. Recently back from France where she has been working on the Brexit Brits Abroad programme (brexitbritsabroad.com), Michaela joined Jen and Tim to explain the hopes, fears and what really matters to the 1.2million citizens resident in other European member states. You can follow Michalea on Twitter at @BrExpatsEU #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #brexpats #brexitbritsabroad #emigration #emigrants #expats #immigrants #immigration #lifestylemigration #goldsmithsuniversityoflondon #sociology #research #michaelabenson #academic #academics #study #ethnography #

Will Brexit leave Northern Ireland so bankrupt its citizens will want a reunified Ireland? With Article 50, the repeal bill and the small matter of a general election taking the focus over the past few months, much has happened since Belfast businessman Conor Devine joined us for Episode 43. Conor explains how a stand-off between Sinn Fein and the DUP has left Northern Ireland devoid of an executive and in a state of “paralysis” and he how he fears the thought of direct rule from Westminster. All against the inexorable advance towards Brexit that will make the £1billion handed to the Tories to the DUP for a coalition deal in the election made to feel like chump change compared to the annual £10billion black hole threatened by the European exodus. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #ConorDevine #Ireland #Reuinification #Scotland #devolved #article50 #business #economy #westminster #government #conservatives #tories #SinnFein #DUP

A whopping 96% of creative industry workers voted to remain in the EU. For today's episode we chatted to Vivi Kallinikou of ArtRabbit about why this is, how artists are feeling about Brexit now and whether she thinks they have a responsibility to express this through art in times of political and social upheaval. Vivi also discusses how she sees Brexit and possible changes in funding and the freedom of movement impacting the art world and shares her personal experience as a Greek German expat in London. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Arts #Culture #Funding #Freedomofmovement #expat #immigrant #film #documentary #artrabbit #artists #ViviKallinikou

The repeal bill to transfer European Union legislation into British statute was published last week as the government finally started dotting the i and crossing the t of Brexit. While transferring reams of European law back to British rule is a mighty task, it would have been smoother if all parties were in agreement. But as with all things Brexit, that is far from the case. Tim invited Henry Newman from Open Europe back on the podcast to explain the repeal bill process and set out the numerous challenges the government may face, be they from pro-remain MPs looking for a softer Brexit, or the Scottish Parliament and Welsh assemblies keen to see devolved powers not returning to Westminster. One thing is certain, as the MPs head off for their summer recess, there is much work for them to contemplate. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #HenryNewman #OpenEurope #repealbill #greatrepealbill #laws #executive #legislative #parliament #government #theresamay

Is the government making the same mistakes over Brexit as it did in the Iraq war? Dr Garvan Walshe is a former international security policy adviser who believes Theresa May should heed the lessons of the flawed Middle East conflict as she attempts to navigate the UK’s exit from the European Union. Garvan, who now runs Brexit Analytics - a consultancy set up to help businesses navigate the choppy waters of Brexit - joins Tim for a wide-ranging interview where they discuss the red herring of immigration, the debacle of Euratom, the problems of the conservative party, and what British business owners can do as the country shapes up to leave the EU. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #GarvanWalshe #BrexitAnalytics

With Jen away in New York (trying to strike a trade deal), Tim is flying solo for this week's #Brexit news round-up. In our top five stories, the government's decision to leave Euratom - the European Atomic Energy Community - threatens to turn nuclear, the EU remains adamant that Theresa May's "settled status" offer for migrants is woefully inadequate, UK manufacturing says a US trade deal is no match for the single market, Vince Cable says Brexit might not happen at all, and the Germans finally have something to celebrate as Brexit means they're out of a jam... and back to marmalade. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

If you’re left reflecting on quite how Britain ended up where it is today: the oddball of Europe with a nation split as to how to move forward, then this episode’s guest helps provide some clarity. Paul Goldsmith is the co-author of How To Lose A Referendum: The Definitive Story of Why The UK Voted for Brexit, which he penned with Sky News senior political correspondent Jason Farrell. In the interview with Tim, the political blogger and economics and politics teacher from west London digs into the history of the European Union and looks at the decisions successive UK governments took to weaken our bargaining position within the bloc. Paul discusses how the true political vision of the EU was never truly sold to a disaffected British public and, how, when it came to June 23 last year the resulting Leave vote should not have been a surprise at all. You can follow Paul’s regular political blog at https://pjgoldsmith.com where you will also be able to buy a copy of the book. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EuropeanUnion #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #PaulGoldsmith #News #Politics #Thatcher #David Cameron #HowToLoseAReferendum #government #parliament #rights #citizens #freemovement

Will Brexit blow a £20billion hole in the EU’s annual budget? Will EU citizens need ID cards to reside in the UK? And is Britain about to become the “dirty man of Europe” (as one leading ground of environmentalists has warned)? It’s never a dull week in the new world of Brexit negotiations and Oli Dugmore from student online newspaper The Tab joins Tim to discuss his pick of the latest developments. If you enjoy the show then please leave us your feedback and pop along to the iTunes store to give us a review, as it really helps boost our ratings. If you’d like to hear more from Oli, you can follow him on Twitter @OliDugmore. As an extra for you, we also had Olivia Gavoyannis in on work experience last week, and she has produced a very handy glossary of Brexit. So if you are ever stuck on a term, or wonder what such-and-such and institution really does, then visit the Blog section of brexitpodcast.com and find out. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #TheTab #OliDugmore #Budget #NigelFarage #France #Germany #JeanClaudeJuncker #Ireland #border #leaks #TheresaMay #JeremyCorbyn #Election

As Britain departs the European Union, will its voluntary sector be ripped apart? And will it rue its decision not to become more involved with the EU Referendum debate? Tim is joined by Brendan Costelloe from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations to discuss the financial and social impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. They discuss the size of the sector (£45.5bn revenue in 2016; the NCVO has over 12,500 member organisations) and whether the absence of European Social Fund investment will leave a back hole in charities’ budgets. They also look at the personal benefits volunteering can bring and how those feeling compelled to offer support can become involved. For more on the National Council for Voluntary Organisation visit ncvo.org.uk #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

How does Theresa May's 'settled status' offer rest with the three million EU citizens currently residing in the UK? As a German national who came to study and then live in London, the first topic of the Brexit negotiations truly resonates with our founder and co-host Jennifer Hahn. Interviewed by Tim, Jen outlines the Prime Minister's proposal and in the words of this show's strapline, tries to 'make sense of the nonsense' - They also discuss the reaction of the EU Council, what it means for EU family members who may be looking to move to Britain, and the reciprocal situation Brits might face on the continent. Jen also explains her rollercoaster of emotions of the past 12 months, how she now feels about the British government and what the future may bring. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Settledstatus #righttoremain #cutoffpoint #graceperiod #theresamay #indefiniteleavetoremain #government #parliament #rights #citizens #freemovement

In the wake of Theresa May spectacularly losing her majority in the general election, calls are mounting for the Prime Minister to establish a cross-party Brexit group. Stephen Timms, who has been the Labour MP for East Ham since 1994, joins us to explain how the Exiting the EU Select Committee (which he was elected to at the end of last year) is already fulfilling that exact role. He also addresses criticism of the committee's impotence and how this might change post-election, why he thinks votes swung in favour of Labour and why he supported neither of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership bids. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #StephenTimms #MP #EastHam #Labour #BrexitSelectCommittee #crossparty #election #jeremycorbyn #theresamay #parliament #government #hardbrexit #ExitingtheEuropeanUnionCommittee

It has taken four days shy of a year, but Britain’s democratic decision to leave the European Union has just become very real. As formal Brexit negotiations commence and Britain’s Brexit minister David Davis eyeballs the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier across a big table in Brussels, Tim is joined by businessman Toby Baxendale to look at the key tenets of the talks. They discuss Theresa May’s ‘increased’ mandate for Brexit, the potential cost of the divorce, the plea from the UK business community to focus on the economy and the differing positions Britain might take. A popular returning guest from Ep.71, Toby is a pro Leave, pro free market advocate and you can find out more about his work at tobybaxendale.com #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #negotiations #michaelbarnier #daviddavis

With formal negotiations with the EU in the offing, Ian Dunt, one of the UK’s foremost political commentators, joins Tim to discuss the evolving situation on #Brexit. Ian outlines why a new cross-party group on Brexit is being proposed and what this means for the government. A fierce remainer, he also outlines his vehement opposition to Prime Theresa May forming a coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party, warns of the dangers of turning to moving to world trade organisation rules and talks about how a bemused Europe is looking at the UK now. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #DUP #IanDunt #crossparty #coalition #theresamay

“A worse gamble than David Cameron’s decision to call the EU Referendum,” is how Lembit Opik terms Theresa May’s decision to opt for a snap general election. The former Liberal MP joined Tim to discuss how the (current) prime minister’s plan of turning to the electorate to strengthen her mandate for #Brexit negotiations has spectacularly backfired, and how the Tories' probable coalition with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party to scrape a parliamentary majority is likely to play out. They consider what the DUP will want in return for playing its dutiful role as king-maker and Lembit both addresses the fierce criticism of the DUP’s anti-abortion and same sex marriage stance, and makes a good fist of explaining an increasingly complex situation in Northern Ireland where another round of elections are in the offing. There’s also more on May, Labour and how Brexit will be done and dusted by the time the Liberals really get their act together. Lembit is always entertaining and we hope this episode provides a good explanation of a fast-moving political landscape which still has Brexit at its heart. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #GeneralElection #Election #TheresaMay #PM #parliament #coalition #democraticunionistparty #dup #libdem

It's UK election day and if you still haven't made your mind up on where to cast your vote then Frances Foley of the Progressive Alliance has a message for you. Frances joins Tim to explain why the campaign is about much more than tactical voting to oust the Tories, how the current first past the post voting system is outdated and undemocratic, and how collaboration and coalition need to replace divisive rhetoric in UK politics. Frances also addresses #Brexit and how she believes the Progressive Alliance's non-partisan position on Britain's relationship with the European Union has led to healthy and engaging conversation. If you agree or disagree with her views, we'd love to have your feedback... and to help spread the word we'd really appreciate you leaving a review on the show in iTunes. As the first and only truly independent podcast out there, it really helps boost our profile. For more information on the Progressive Alliance visit progressivealliance.org.uk #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Election #Tory #Labour #TheresaMay #JeremyCorbyn #LibDem #Greens #Coalition #government #progressivealliance #strategicvoting

The terrorist attack in London on Saturday evening meant Brexit discussions were not top of the agenda for this week's news round-up. Steph Farnsworth joins Tim to reflect on the tragic events and salute the efforts of those who rallied so quickly to support the innocent victims. They then discuss what challenges to future security Britain's decision to leave the European Union might bring, before closing out the episode with a look at how Theresa May's snap 'Brexit election' call might have backfired, and if anything can be done to make Donald Trump peer over his garden wall towards a greener global future. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

"So long, and thanks for taking all our fish." That’s the message to the European Union from Alan Hastings of campaign group Fishing for Leave, who believe #Brexit presents a golden opportunity to regain 70 per cent of the UK’s fisheries resources and rejuvenate a multi-billion pound industry. While they might have been celebrating the Leave vote last year, Alan now joins Tim on the show to discuss Fishing for Leave’s recent fears over the deliberate wording in the Conservative’s election manifesto - where 200 miles of sovereign waters surrounding the UK could be reduced to just 12 miles. Alan outlines what the fishing industry means to the UK economy, why it has endured four decades of suffering, and why now it is time for the government to act decisively to for its future. To bring a little levity to the conclusion, he also brings us his fish dish of choice, so if you are feeling a little peckish, stay tuna’d for that one. Find out more about Fishing for Leave at http://ffl.org.uk/ #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #WarrenPole #AlanHastings #News #Politics #AngelaMerkel #France #Germany #TheresaMay #Election #Fishing #FishingForLeave

From Theresa May's social care U-turn to counterterrorism in the age of Brexit, here are the top news stories you need to know this week. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Election #TheresaMay #JeremyCorbyn #Tory #Labour #terrorism #manchesterattack #security #polls #paulnuttal #ukip #burka #europol #socialcare #FionaHill #NickTimothy #g7 #EmmanuelMacron #immigration

“June 24th was one of the greatest days of my life,” Toby Baxendale says, referring to the vote for Britain to leave the European Union in 2016. Perhaps not an unusual statement given 52 per cent of Brits agreed with his decision. But given Tony invests in eight businesses and founded and then sold the UK’s largest fresh fish processor and distributor, Direct Seafoods, it bucks much of the anti-Brexit free-trade thinking. Toby joined Tim and Jen to explain why he believes Britain’s future and trade agreements – free from the bureaucracy of Brussels - will be brighter post-Brexit. Toby is also a trustee of the Legatum Institute, a charity and think tank that focuses on understanding, the journey from poverty to prosperity. You can find out more about his work at http://tobybaxendale.com #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

In, out, or still shaking it all about? With the general election in the offing and manifestos flying in all directions, you could be forgiven for not knowing each party’s exact stance on Brexit. So Tim kicks off the weekly round-up with a rapid-fire run through of who is calling for what and why. Welcoming back co-host Warren, they then discuss how German chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to put Brexit negotiations into a holding pattern, how the UK’s fishing industry is (or rather isn’t!) in deep water, and look at an emotional plea from food critic Jay Rayner over labour shortages in the food processing industry. Tim finishes by introducing a new section – BrexTwit - where he piles into Twitter to look at some of the more insightful tweets of the week from our expert guests. As always, please do get in touch through Twitter and Facebook, and let us know what you think. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #WarrenPole #News #Politics #AngelaMerkel #France #Germany #TheresaMay #JeremyCorbyn #Election #LembitOpik #Fishing