https://x.com/HugoGye/status/1997714014525386867 EXC @theipaper UK heading for another showdown with EU over Brussels' protectionist turn 🇪🇺 is pushing 'buy European' strategy for tech… (View Post)

Our change in fortunes goes back to 2007 rather than Brexit. With hindsight, our biggest mistake was to start being moralistic about our main competitive advantage in finance which previously made Lo… (View Post)

The problem is that the EU wants to have it both ways as a peer of the US when it suits them, but a protectorate of the US when it doesn’t. It’s not unreasonable for the US to turn around and say, “I… (View Post)

If they do it, the aim wouldn't really be "to boost growth" but to polarise the electorate and try to build a coalition based winning as many of the 48% as possible. (View Post)

https://x.com/pippacrerar/status/1997296467195617672 Informal discussions have taken place inside No 10 on rejoining customs union as quickest way to boost growth (View Post)