Brexit and UK Politics
UK-EU Security Cooperation After Ukraine

Russia’s war on Ukraine has sparked renewed foreign policy cooperation between London and Brussels. The importance of these ties will only increase if Trump returns to the White House.

  • Benjamin Martill
  • Monika Sus
· January 25, 2024
In The Media
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Sunak Is in Farage’s Pocket

Without Nigel Farage’s leadership, Reform UK has struggled to make an impact in the British political landscape. His potential return to the helm of the party could threaten Conservatives’ seats in the upcoming election.

· January 16, 2024
The New European
Britain’s Two Main Parties Are Trapped

Once an important bridge between the EU and the United States, the UK today has waning global influence and a weakening economy. Britons fear that the next election will make little difference.

· September 29, 2023
In The Media
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Anti-Brexit Britain Has Reached the Point of Return

Seven years after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, polls show a change in mood owing to economic, political, and demographic reasons. But negotiations to rejoin the EU would be tough and lengthy.

· June 21, 2023
In The Media
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The Swing Voters Who’ll Decide The Next Election

The UK local elections are the most significant indicator of public opinion ahead of the next general election. The results will show the level of approval toward the Conservative and Labour parties.

· April 29, 2023
The Times
In The Media
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What Does Local Election Success in the UK Look Like for Each Party?

Although polls give Labour a firm lead in the next UK general election, the local election in May will be an important indicator of the public mood.

· March 28, 2023
Prospect Magazine
Trust and Compromise Return to EU-UK Relations

Sunak’s decision to break with his predecessors’ confrontational strategy has paved the way for an agreement over Northern Ireland. This means new opportunities for cooperation between London and Brussels.

· March 9, 2023
In The Media
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How Could Sturgeon’s Departure Affect the Next General Election?

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as Scotland’s first minister could affect the next election in the UK. If the SNP starts to lose support as a result of her departure, Labour may gain an advantage in the general election.

· February 24, 2023
Prospect Magazine
In The Media
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Could Votes for Reform UK or the Greens Decide the Next Election?

If the smaller parties in the UK manage to take enough votes away from both Labour and the Tories, they could have a big impact on how much power the next government can wield. But all in all, the socialists might have the most to lose.

· January 31, 2023
Prospect Magazine
Who Will Repair Broken Britain?

Britain’s woes did not start—and do not end—with Brexit. The country needs a leadership with ideas that rise to the challenges the UK faces today.

· January 31, 2023
In The Media
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Rishi Sunak is a Lot More Popular Than His Party. Does That Matter?

Polls in the UK show a significant gap between the popularity of the Tories’ new leader, Rishi Sunak, and trust in the conservatives. To compete with Labour in the next election, the primer minister must overcome the voters’ deep contempt for his party.

· November 1, 2022
In The Media
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Can Rishi Sunak Unite the Tories?

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak has become the new UK prime minister. If he manages to win respect from both the voters and the markets, Labour’s current advantage in the polls may come into question.

· October 24, 2022