Brexit Podcast

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 #Settleds

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: Britai

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 e

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 #

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

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

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 #leg

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 #Refer

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 #U

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