Starmer's Euro Vision - New UK-EU trade deal gets douze points for diplomacy, but less for growth
While this deal may ease tensions and smooth select trade flows, it’s no game-changer for the UK economy. Not yet.Quick Explainer: What's in the deal agreed at the UK-EU Summit?
The UK and EU today struck a new deal aimed at fixing post-Brexit friction. From smoother travel and youth mobility to cheaper food, defence cooperation and reduced barriers for businesses, some changes will kick in quickly, while others require further negotiation. The deal marks the first step towards a more practical partnership - here's what's in it.The UK-EU reset summit: Adjust expectations now
Well, the big day is almost here. After many warm words and months of speculation, on Monday Keir Starmer will welcome EU leaders to agree the terms of his much anticipated relationship reset with the EU.80 years after VE Day, here's why we need our European allies more than ever
Trump is deeply sceptical of the institutions built in the shadow of the end of the Second World War - the UN, the European Union, NATO - that were intended to prevent such a devastating conflict from recurring. His hostility leaves a vacuum on the world stage. It is critical to the stability of our continent that the UK works with our European allies to fill it.What is in the UK-India trade deal?
On 6 May the UK government announced that a UK-India Free Trade Agreement had been agreed, but what does the deal entail and what does it mean for the UK economy?What happened in the Australian Election and what does it mean for MAGA imitation?
Anthony Albanese secured a thumping electoral victory in Australia over the weekend, becoming the first Australian Prime Minister to secure a second term in decades. So with a pro-Trump candidate winning the first round of the Romanian Presidential election, and Reform UK making gains in last week's local elections, what can Europe learn from Canada and Australia about pushing back the populist tide?What happened in Canada's election?
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured one of the greatest political comebacks in living memory. At the turn of the year, the Liberal Party was over 20 points behind the Conservatives in the polls. Fast forward four months and the resignation of Justin Trudeau, the appointment of Mark Carney and the shadow of Trump has propelled the LIberals to a Lazarus-like resurrection of popularity.10 things we're doing ahead of the summit
The first 🇬🇧 UK-EU 🇪🇺 Summit between Keir Starmer and Ursula Von Der Leyen on 19th May 2025 is just weeks away, and it's up to you to help make...What do tariffs mean for the UK?
On 2 April, standing in the Rose Garden of the White House, Donald Trump announced new tariffs on UK exports to the US. Trump has since delayed the implementation of the higher rates of tariffs for 90 days. But what are tariffs? How will these new tariffs affect the UK? And how should the UK government respond to this change to the world economic order?Are Trump's Tariffs on the UK a Brexit benefit?
Here we'll go through all you need to know about if Brexit really has shielded the UK economy from America's trade war.Starmer’s strategy is back to front - the trade deal we need isn’t with the US
Our most important defence ally is the United States, our largest trading partner is the European Union. Yet somehow, we are chasing better trade terms with America while seeking stronger military ties with Europe.Can't fool me Tice
April Fools' Day is here again, but in full transparency we couldn’t think of anything as ridiculous as global politics right now, so here are five times Reform UK tried to take us all for fools…Three ways the Trump administration is undermining racial equality
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, established following the murder of 69 people in South Africa during protests against apartheid in 1960. With Donald Trump currently undermining progress on racial equality in America, solidarity against racism remains vitally important.How has Britain leaving the EU restricted retailers?
It is news to no one that Britain’s high streets have been struggling for some time. Boarded up windows, fewer independent shops, and a general loss of vibrancy have been a fixture of contemporary Britain. Whilst there are, of course, many factors at play from the rise of online shopping to COVID-19, one factor is constantly underplayed: Britain leaving the EU.Is social media worsening anti-Muslim hate in Britain?
Today marks the third International Day to Combat Islamophobia, introduced by the UN to mark the date of the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack in which 51 Muslims were killed during Friday prayer. Last year, anti-Muslim hate incidents in Britain hit a record high. Is online misinformation to blame?A statement from Best for Britain's Director of Campaigns
I’m trying very hard not to open by saying “the world has changed” because it’s been said in every op-ed, Substack, and podcast this week. But, the world really has changed. There is only before that Oval Office moment with Zelenskyy, and after - at least in the sense of modern geopolitics. Here is why our work is still so vitally important...Keir Starmer’s US Visit: What does success look like?
This week, Keir Starmer is set to meet President Trump in Washington, marking a key moment in UK-US relations. With tensions rising over Ukraine and trade, Starmer faces the challenge of balancing Britain’s commitment to European security while navigating Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy. The visit will test the UK’s ability to strengthen its ties with Europe without alienating Washington.What will happen in the German election?
On Monday, Olaf Scholz was the first of the amassed European leaders to leave the emergency Paris meeting on the rapidly escalating situation surrounding Ukraine. Unlike the other leaders, Scholz is under remarkable pressure as Germany’s federal election approaches on Sunday. Scholz knows that he will lose his chancellorship, but the complexity of the German electoral system and the guarantee of a coalition means that the divisions in the country are likely to continue, especially under the shadow of the AfD, American tariffs and interference, and now Ukraine.An opportunity the government cannot ignore
On Monday, Best for Britain provided a tempting option for a Government hell-bent on growth but here’s why it’s important for anyone impatient for Rejoin.What you need to know about Best for Britain’s major new report on EU-UK trade
New report from Best for Britain & Frontier Economics examines how closer UK-EU regulatory alignment could boost economic growth, support businesses, and benefit regions across the UK.