Brexit Podcast

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 #

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 provid

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

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 #Brexit

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 #Ne

While bankers may not top the poll as Britain’s most popular members of society, would we be bankrupt without them? With London’s status as the No 1 financial centre in the world uncertain there are warnings that the knock-on effect could cripple the UK economy. But is this just inflated opinion? One man who has more of a handle on these matters than most is campaigning financial journalist Simon Read. Simon is currently on a round Britain tour filming monet stories for the BBC, but joined Tim after a two-day stint in Halifax to outline just how important financial services are to Britain’s present and future. Agree or disagree with Simon’s views, we’d love to hear your feedback. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

Nil points for guessing last week’s biggest #Brexit news story… X Factor’s Lucie Jones claiming a mighty 15th position in Eurovision with her track ‘Never Give Up On You’. But while it might bring some cosy cohesion to Saturday night TV, pop isn’t always short for populist, and back in the real world the fallout from Britain’s decision to leave the EU remains fractious. Oli Dugmore, an editor of student website The Tab, joins Tim for this week’s news round-up where they look at Emmanuel Macron’s first steps as the new French president, and whether the centrist leader will be able to rip away some of London’s clout as the world’s foremost financial centre. Oli also addresses how EU Commission kingpin Jean-Claude Juncker is looking to end dinner-table leaks, witnesses a big jump in British passport applications, and reports on whether a resolution over the Irish border conundrum is any nearer. He also ends the show on a potential bombshell for the upcoming general election by suggesting that much like Saturday

It might be No 1 on the the UK's #Brexit wishlist, but while Britain furiously debates whether a bad trade deal is worse than no deal with Europe, the continent's leading economic powerhouse is not really bothered.That's the view of Munich-based Katinka Barysch, a political researcher at financial service company Allianz. It might seem strange that with Germany exporting €86 billion worth of goods to the UK, chancellor Angela Merkel would not be under more pressure from the manufacturing sector to stay on good terms with Britain. But as Tim discovered, Merkel's political priorities, including immigration, the rise of the right, an upcoming election and reluctantly coping with a growing reputation as the "leader of the free world" hold far greater sway. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Negotiations #Germany #government #theresamay #tradedeal #trade #economics #exports

‘Macron steamrollers Le Pen’ and ‘Tories crush Labour’. The local and French elections appear to have left no doubt as to who will provide - as Theresa May is so keen to remind everyone - “strong and stable” leadership. But is this really the case? Tim and Jen attempt to look behind the headlines in this week’s news round-up, discussing the challenges France will face under its new (pro-Europe) president and the ramifications for Brexit. Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister, offers the view that a landslide general election victory might not strengthen Britain's bargaining position with the EU at all, and we finish by discussing the NHS staffing crisis and whether the billionaires on the 2017 Sunday Times Rich List much care that we’re heading out of the European Union at all. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #NewsRoundup #marielepen #EmmanuelMacron #France #Election #theresamay #localel

With the second round of the French elections just around the corner, Jen spoke to Frenchman and assistant professor of business administration at the Harvard Business School Vincent Pons to find out how the French and British brands of populism and anti-European sentiment compare, as well as the chances of the UK’s snap election ending with a similar result to France. #jenhahn #vincentpons #france #Brexit #timheming #elections

The new guidelines on the EU's negotiating position dominated Brexit developments this week - and it was tough talk from EU Council President Donald Tusk. With a united front the clear priority for the 27 states, Theresa May's government can expect no quarter given as the EU insists it will decide timings for any trade deal. There are also further calls for the guaranteeing of EU citizens' rights in the U.K., the need for a financial settlement before Britain leaves, and the rebuttal of any sector-by-sector deals to protect the integrity of the single market. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #negotiationguidelines #negotiations #EU27

Although there is still a big fight to fight when it comes to combatting the spreading of fake news and alternative facts, awareness about these issues is rapidly increasing, so we’ve gone some way to empowering ourselves to spot these fraudulent stories when they pop up on our news feed. But now there’s a new, much less noticeable and lesser known way in which our social media feeds can be filled with lies and half-truths specifically tailored to suit the user. If the term “dark adverts” doesn’t mean anything to you, don’t worry because we brought on Jemima Lovatt, the founder of the London Legal Forum, to talk us through everything we need to know, from the role of dark ads in the upcoming general election to who they target and Facebook’s need to take responsibility. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #DarkAds #Fakenews #Alternativefacts #posttruth #JemimaLovatt #LondonLegalForum #GeneralElection #Facebo

Journalist Steph Farnsworth joins Tim to discuss the past seven days of Brexit developments. With the June 8 general election fast-approaching, Steph picks up on a couple of Theresa May's key aides resigning, how the PM left students vexed with his non-committal attitude over university tuition fees, and also questions Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's dithering over whether to commit to a second EU referendum should Labour miraculously seize a share of power. We also look at how Donald Trump's hardball tactics over Obamacare and the wall on the Mexican border is threatening to shutdown the US government - and what this kind of attitude might mean for future UK/US trade relations. Plus, Steph reports on disturbing news from Chechnya where LGBT communities are facing persecution under Vladimir Putin's hard-line governance. Steph is editor of new youth magazine Stand Up, that has been launched to inspire more young people to engage in politics. You can follow her on Twitter at @StephFarnsworth and the publication

It was in 1990 that German pop act Snap! released dance track with the catchy lyric “I’ve got the power.” Now 27 years on, Theresa May has called a snap election hoping for a similar mantra. The PM wants to draw a line under the Brexit naysayers, or in the subtle words of the Daily Mail’s front page… CRUSH THE SABOTEURS. The current polls suggest it will give her the mandate she needs to push on with Britain’s exodus from the EU but a lot can change between now and June 8. Henry Newman, director of think-tank Open Europe, joined Tim to discuss the potential impact the election will have on Brexit, whether May should be fronting up in a public debate, and what might happen should the Tories be overthrown. #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics #Snap #Election #SnapElection #GeneralElection #PrimeMinister #Theresamay #Conservative #government #MP #labour #jeremycorbyn #tory #snp #libdem #ukip #georgeosborn #res