Welcome to Brexit: The Final Countdown, your weekly discussion, debate and analysis on Brexit brought to you by the Express. With a lineup of impressive guests each week, Brexit: The Final Countdown seeks to be your trusty companion as we negotiate the deal, the Cabinet, the Government, Parliament,…
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown host Becca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin as we discuss David Frost and his comments in Brussels, the EU response and what this REALLY means for the chances of a deal by the end of the year. We also discuss the famous points-based immigration system which has been unveiled by Priti Patel the Home Secretary... and Dave's incredible and poignant performance at the BRIT Awards. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes to discuss the impending trade talks with the EU, an Australia style deal and of course, HS2. There's also plenty of time to discuss the imperilled BBC, ongoing Labour leadership contest and...Rory Stewart's latest bid to get Londoners showing him how they see the capital 'through their eyes'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Becca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and oe Barnes For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Becca Hutson is joined by Express.co.uk's Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes as we say a fond farewell to Brussels. We are joined by Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Philip as we discuss the forthcoming trade talks...and Friday 31st's BIG party in Parliament. There's also time to discuss Huawei, Trump, Meghan Markle ... i know, it's a long one..... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Becca Hutson and Express.co.uk's Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes discuss the WAB and threats of a dirty trade negotiation with the EU - as well as the latest on the Labour leadership contest (what does Jess Phillips dropping out mean for Keir Starmer?), proposed plans to relocate the second chamber to the north of England and of course...Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Becca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes of express.co.uk to discuss the seamless passage of the WAB in the Commons, the latest EU - murmurs about the forthcoming trade negotiations...and of course the most pressing issue of the day, the BONGS of BIG BEN. We are rapidly approaching the 31st January 2020, ladies and gentleman the countdown is well and truly underway. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by George Galloway - campaigner, broadcaster, author and former MP. He discusses the recent missile attacks launched on Iraq by Iran as well as the future of the Labour Party and his optimism for a post-Brexit Britain. Not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this bonus episode, host Rebecca Hutson and Express.co.uk columnist Paul Baldwin discuss the historic result in last night's election results which saw the Conservatives alter the political map for generations. And, what does it mean for Brexit? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Senior Political Correspondent Martyn Brown and Express.co.uk columnist Paul Baldwin to dissect the election campaign, this morning's YouGov poll and tomorrow's BIG VOTE. With YouGov putting the Conservatives in first place - and Labour set to see the worst results since 1983 this election looks set to be the vote of a generation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Labour councillor and Brexit campaigner, Brendan Chilton to discuss the 'challenges' of being a Labour-voting Brexiteer, Labour's prospects ahead of the December vote AND why maybe a Tory Brexit wouldn't be so bad at all! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Femi Oluwole from Our Future, Our Choice to discuss the election, his hopes for second referendum, the future of Brexit and his respect for THAT Brexit bus. The pair debate tactical voting, the 2016 referendum and the lack of leadership on the Remain side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In the week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown Rebecca Hutson is joined by Senior Political Correspondent for the Daily Express, Martyn Brown, and sociology lecturer at the University of Swansea Ashley Frawley to discuss last night's debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, the ailing fortunes of the Lib Dems and a FASCINATING discussion about the culture of 'woke-ness'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this bonus episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Ben Habib Brexi Party MEP for the London area. As the Brexit Party withdraw from all Tory seats and instead look to fight ONLY Labour seats, we discuss the future of the Brexit Party, the future of Brexit and whether the Withdrawal Agreement could ever be workable. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Associate Director of the Institute for Economic Affairs, Kate Andrews alongside Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes. As Nigel Farage 'unilaterally' steps aside from over 300 Tory seats in an unofficial electoral pact the panel discuss whether this seals a victory for Boris in the December vote. We also look at the performance of the Labour party during campaign season and reacquaint ourselves with the familiar tones of Jean Claude Juncker who has had a few things to say as well... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Jordan Byrne from Conservatives for a People's Vote who argues that what this country needs is another referendum and NOT an election. Eeek. And we're joined by Europe editor Joe Barnes who is on hand to keep us up to date on the happenings in Brussels.. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we ARE not bidding a fond farewell to the European Union, and instead host Rebecca Hutson and guests Martyn Brown and Joe Barnes are counting down to a Christmas election. Whether it's Workington Man or Quinoa-eating Remainers who are the key to electoral success remains to be seen - but it goes without saying we are VERY excited for another countdown. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Europe Editor, Joe Barnes and Express.co.uk columnist, Paul Baldwin to discuss the MEGA NEWS that Boris' WAB deal was approved by the Commons last night...but with his fast track timetable rejected. The power goes back to Europe as the EU27 decide how long an extension..or flextension... we should be awarded, all the while Boris is running full-steam ahead to a General Election. Just the Christmas present you were hoping for! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by senior political correspondent Martyn Brown and Europe Editor Joe Barnes as we try to interpret the silence from both 10 Downing Street AND Brussels (well, Luxembourg this week) as the key deadlines in the Brexit saga approach. Will we agree a deal in time to avoid an extension? Can Boris and his team satisfy both the EU, Ireland and the DUP with a solution to the backstop? Can anyone remember the last time they heard from the Labour party? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, Rebecca Hutson and senior political correspondent, Martyn Brown are joined by Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, Andrew Bridgen. From the prospect of no deal, to the future of the Tory party, Bridgen is nothing but forthcoming on what he thinks of the countdown to Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, Rebecca Hutson is joined by Brexit Party MEP Michael Heaver, express.co.uk columnist Paul Baldwin, Europe editor Joe Barnes and senior political correspondent, Martyn Brown . It's a BIG DAY for the countdown as Boris not only makes his first conference speech as Tory leader, but the UK government also prepares to travel to Brussels to present the 'final deal' - Boris' solution to the Irish backstop. In addition, we also discuss the Brexit Party's thirst for an election, Michael Heaver's views on life inside the EU Parliament and why the Brexit Party are so determined on a 'clean break Brexit'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by founder of Stand Up 4 Brexit Rebecca Ryan, as well as Express columnist Paul Baldwin and Europe editor, Joe Barnes. As parliament returns following the Supreme court's 'unlawful' verdict on the government's prorogation we discuss what this jaw-dropping moment means for Brexit and Boris. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by former Labour councillor and prospective Brexit Party candidate,Tom Bewick, to discuss his change in allegiance, his preference for a 'clean deal' Brexit and his thoughts on the supreme court case. As the Brexit Party prepare to put 'country before party' in order to achieve a WTO exit, we ask, is Tom Bewick a turkey that votes for Christmas? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Brexit campaigner Shabnam Nasimi, and the usual panel of express.co.uk columnist Paul Baldwin and Europe editor Joe Barnes to discuss Monday night's parliamentary antics, the resignation of speaker Bercow and the chances of a general election. Parliament might be suspended, but rest assured dear listener... the countdown continues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Brexit is back...No deal is an inch closer to being off the table, but has also never been more likely. We've got an opposition party who have been demanding an election, but won't who now vote for one. We've got Churchill's grandson being booted out the Tory Party...and we've got a very laconic Rees-Mogg. Brexit: The Final Countdown is a confused as you - join Rebecca Hutson, Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes as we predict the impossible and shed light on nearly nothing. No, really. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Question Time viral sensation Emily Hewertson and regular panelists Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes to discuss the latest developments with the backstop, Project Yellowhammer, the GNU (government of national unity) and the funniest Brexit gags at Edinburgh. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Brexit campaigner and BeLeave founder Darren Grimes, as we discuss the latest court case aimed to prevent 'No Deal', Boris' EU mini breaks ahead of the G7 to AVOID 'No Deal' and the delicious prospect of chlorinated chicken for all. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Europe editor Joe Barnes and Head of News Paul Baldwin to unpick the latest developments around a 'no deal' exit, the looming threat of a constitutional crisis and squatters at number ten. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Joe Barnes as Boris Johnson gets booed up and down the country, the pound falters and Europe INSISTS they won't re-open the deal. All reasons to be cheerful...We also discuss the impact Brexit has had on the nation's love lives... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Europe Editor Joe Barnes and Head of News Paul Baldwin, and SPECIAL GUEST, BREXIT PARTY MEP for the West Midlands, Martin Daubney. Of course, we're discussing the new tenant at Number Ten and whether it really will be 'Brexit or Die' by October 31st. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin, Thomas Hunt and Joe Barnes to dissect the latest Tory leadership debate, the latest happenings in Brussels and THAT awkward leak. Disclaimer: this was before Kim Darroch resigned. We also look at Labour's latest policy pivot and we figure out what our unelected eurocrat names would be. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by the usual panel from Express.co.uk to discuss the breaking news that the four top EU jobs have been filled, in principle, in what can only be described as a 'back room' 'eleventh hour stitch up' if you're so inclined. We also discuss the 2019 cohort of MEPs who made quite the impression at the EU Parliament on Tuesday and catch up on our Number 10 hopefuls in the Tory leadership race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Head of News for Express.co.uk Paul Baldwin, Thomas Hunt and Joe Barnes, as we examine Boris' media tour de force after being mocked as a 'coward'. The panel also turn their attention to Brussels where ANOTHER leadership contest is taking place... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we discuss the Tory leadership election - the scandals, the successes, the seats! As we approach the double-ballot on Thursday, we look at all the recoupling options available to the 160k members of the Tory party who will crown our next Prime Minister...and then of course we go over to Europe to catch up on the Swiss negotiation and what it means for Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we get VERY excited about the hottest contest of the summer - as an array of newly groomed, gym-honed hopefuls seek to persuade the nation that they should get to move into the UK's very own Love Island villa, Number 10. We also catch up on the ongoing EU efforts to appoint their new President of the European Commission, and reflect on the Trump state visit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Thomas Hunt and Joe Barnes to dissect the SHOCK (or not so shock) results of the European Elections as Brussels prepares for an influx of Brexit Party MEPs. We also look at soon-to-be-former PM Theresa May's legacy and weigh up which Tory hopeful will be moving into 10 Downing Street VERY soon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Thomas Hunt as they discuss May's flashy new Brexit deal, Boris' chances in the leadership race and of course...milkshakes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson and guests Paul Baldwin and Thomas Hunt get VERY excited about the prospect of an early June vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, as well as comparing notes on unreliable forms of contraception AND kitchens. As the cross-party talks continue to produce very little we look ahead to the potential (i.e. DEAD CERTAIN) Tory leadership contest as well as celebrate the merits of Nigel Farage... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes and news editor Thomas Hunt to unpick the latest developments in the cross party talks between May and Corbyn and hear why unsurprisingly, the EU are getting very excited about the prospect of a softer Brexit. We're also looking forward to the EU elections on the 23rd May, and offer our Brussels some helpful advice - underestimate Farage at your peril! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Thomas Hunt to discuss the upcoming festival of democracy that is the local elections. As the Tories prepare for a very bloody nose, we discuss the rumours that we might be days away from a grand-Brexit compromise with a Customs Union and examine where Change UK went wrong with their EU election launch. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we hail the return of the B-word, as MPs flock to Westminster ready to solve the exit question...Well not quite, instead we've got the 1922 Committee conspiring against May and the birth of two new political parties, Change UK and The Brexit Party as we hurtle towards the European elections. Host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Thomas Hunt as we decide whether this is the end of two-party politics as we know it, and weigh up Chris Grayling for PM... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we discuss the looming European elections and which parties look to set to win big at the ballot box (if we get that far). From the logo-less Change UK to Nigel Farage's The Brexit Party these elections could signal a real shake up to the established political system? Host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Express.co.uk news editor Thomas Hunt and Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes to discuss it all. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, Rebecca Hutson is joined by Paul Baldwin and Thomas Hunt as Theresa May prepares to attend an emergency EU Summit to request an extension to the Brexit process. It's now all eyes on Macron and the rest of the EU27 as the fate of Brexit hangs in the balance. At the same time, the cross party talks continue with no sign of the all important 'compromise' and the 1922 committee are waiting in the wings to replace Theresa May. So just a typical week in Brexit... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we are REELING with the news that something has actually happened with Brexit! Theresa May has reached across the aisle and invited Jeremy Corbyn to 'cross party talks' as the Labour front bench and Tory party compete to be the MOST outraged at the suggestion. Head of News Paul Baldwin, Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes and video news editor Thomas Hunt join Rebecca Hutson to figure out what next for Brexit and whether this will really all end up with NO DEAL. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown, Rebecca Hutson is joined by the always-insightful Thomas Hunt, and Head of News Paul Baldwin to look ahead to series of indicative votes in the Commons, the viability of heaven-forbid MV3 and what next for Theresa May. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we discuss the DELAY to Brexit and what that means for May's deal, the possibility of no deal or a whole new deal. And we discuss Bercow's historic intervention on Monday and how May can heal an increasingly fractured party. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this BONUS episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we examine the fall out as Theresa May suffers yet another defeat in the Commons with her revamped and improved Brexit deal, and as MPs prepare to vote against a 'No Deal' scenario later this evening. With just 16 days left until we leave the EU, the UK is faced with no deal planning and maybe an extension of Article 50, but at what cost to the government, the UK and the PM? Regular host Rebecca Hutson is joined by Martyn Brown, Senior Political Correspondent for the Daily Express. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Brexit: The Final Countdown comes to you LIVE from outside the 1922 Committee meeting ahead of the BIG Brexit vote this evening - as Parliament prepares to vote for May's 'new deal' complete with 'legally binding assurances' from Strasbourg after an eleventh hour meeting with Barnier. With Mark Francois, Grant Shapps, Amber Rudd, Nadhim Zahawi and our very own Westminster insider Martyn Brown we decide whether it'll be May's deal, no deal or...something else! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we catch up on all the progress, or lack of, with Brexit as we approach Tuesday's BIG vote. We also chat to the First Lady of Fishing, June Mummery, who has been a vocal Brexit campaigner about the outlook for British fishing AFTER we leave Europe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown comes live from Westminster, as Senior Political Correspondent Martyn Brown talks us through the Malthouse Compromise and the delightfully-named AAWG as the PM and her arrive team in Northern Ireland to discuss 'alternative arrangements' to the backstop. We also just check whether there might be a general election on the way (probably not) and weigh up whether a 'technical extension' or a 'no deal' is looking more likely as we countdown to Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this week's episode of Brexit: The Final Countdown we are joined by Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Express, Sam Lister. After a moment of brief Tory unity on Tuesday evening, we discuss what these 'alternative arrangements' to the dreaded backstop could look like, and try to figure out who will blink first in our game of chicken with the EU as we prepare to 'stare into the abyss'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This week Brexit: The Final Countdown comes to you LIVE from central lobby with Westminster correspondent Martyn Brown and host Rebecca Hutson examining May's Brexit Plan B (SPOILER: it's very similar to Plan A) and weighing-up how likely we are to have second referendum (SPOILER: not very) or, just extend Article 50 (SPOILER: who knows?). We are also joined by Tory MP Shailesh Vara who shares what he needs to see amended in order to back May's deal (SPOILER: it might be about the backstop). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy