Tagged with "European Union"

The EU still wants a superstate

The Rome Declaration has just been signed and it confirms everything Eurosceptics said about the real intentions of Brussels. It is all about a superstate, after all. The EU has learned nothing and we're so much better off out
by Sir John Redwood MP - 27 March 2017
Brexit in court. It's politics stupid

Disagreeing with the anti-Brexit court cases has nothing to do with disrespect of the legal system. It is opposition to the courts being a playground for the rich to obstruct the democratic process. Still, Tony Blair is in on the anti-Brexit act. So there shuould be a surge in pro-Brexit sentiment
by Matthew Ellery - 12 January 2017
The UK economy can surge after Brexit

Even when trade all but ceased with Europe in World War II the British economy surged ahead. The idea the UK will suffer from leaving the EU, whatever deal we strike, is poppycock, and smacks of rump Remain desperation
by Sir John Redwood MP - 11 January 2017
PM brings a heavyweight to Brexit negotiations

Britain's new "Brexit Ambassador" Tim Barrow is a vast improvement on his Remain-friendly predecessor, Ivan Rogers. The chances of Britain honouring the referendum mandate to get Britain out have definitely gone up
by Joseph Hackett - 6 January 2017
Ignore Remoaners: Regulation after Brexit is no problem

Remainers made big play about the supposed complications of adjusting regulations after Brexit. In reality, this was just empty scare mongering. We take back control of our laws and then act in our perceived national interest. How's that for a plan?
by Sir John Redwood MP - 3 January 2017
The UK should stop negotiating with itself over Brexit

With Brexit in mind, some people in the UK need to wake up to the reality of how you do well in an auction or a negotiation. You don't tell everyone in advance and, in a team, you don't fight amongst yourselves. We hold many cards. Play then wisely, and we'll do very well
by Sir John Redwood MP - 19 December 2016
Project Fear: Britain’s Economic Chuckle Brothers

Philip Hammond and Mark Carney are Britain's anti-Brexit Chuckle Brothers. These hardline Remoaners got everything wrong, and now they're trying to sabotage our withdrawal. We musn't let them get away with it
by Jayne Adye - 14 December 2016
On Brexit, Labour hasn't got a clue

There is little evidence Labour actually understand the implications of their own policies, which, on Brexit, are in any case all over the place. They are cynical and confused because they can't fully accept Brexit's democtratic mandate. Voters will rightly punish them
by Joseph Hackett - 9 December 2016
In Europe, the center is not holding

As Italian PM Renzi quits, from Italy, to France, through Austria and across Europe the center is finding it difficult to hold. While mere anarchy may not yet be being loosed upon the world, only those in denial can doubt that the tectonic plates are shifting
by Michael Curtis - 5 December 2016
Brexit: Prosperity, not austerity

Our deficits are not entirely the product of our membership of the EU. But leaving will help dramatically, and, as with so many things, Brexit gives us the opportunity for a fresh start and a new road to sustained prosperity
by Sir John Redwood MP - 1 December 2016
It isn't Britain that's confused about Brexit, it's the EU

For those who are not in denial about Brexit, Britain's broad aims are pretty clear. The real issue is what the remaining EU 27 want from us. It's Europe that's in chaos about Brexit, not Britain, and Europe that has the real questions to answer
by Sir John Redwood MP - 27 November 2016
EU states must pay their share to NATO, not an EU army

The European Union yet again shows itself as a danger to the stability of Europe as it continues with its mad idea of a European army. Meanwhile, NATO -- the only serious Western defence outfit -- is hampered because only 5 of its member states pay their fair share. We need to back NATO and get the EU out of everyone's way
by Jack Beresford - 23 November 2016
Senator John McCain says UK could get free trade deal with US before EU does, in boost to Brexit

In a major boost to Brexit, Senator John McCain has said the United States could well sign a free trade deal with Britain before it signs one with the European Union in comments that will come as a blow to opponents of the UK decision to quit the EU
by the commentator - 19 November 2016
Blocking Brexit will create the real hostility

It is the embittered and failed Remain camp that is stoking anger and division in Britain over Brexit. They need to relearn the democratic game and respect the people. If they don't, the wounds will widen and the anger will be visited upon them
by Jayne Adye - 14 November 2016
Why Trump is good news for a successful Brexit

For a variety of reasons, the Trump presidency will probably make it easier for Britain to get a decent trade deal with Brussels, and we reckon that Britain will get a free trade deal with the US before the EU does anyway. Care to take bets?
by the commentator - 14 November 2016