The UK in a Changing Europe

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Scotland about the speculation around Sue Gray's report and the ongoing investigation into alleged breaches of Covid restrictions in Downing Street.

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Ulster about the investigation into partygate and what she calls "Boris Johnson's worst week" since becoming Prime Minister and entering Downing Street.

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Scotland about Sue Gray and her remit when it comes to the investigations into the Downing Street lockdown parties. Jill discusses the "need for independent machinery" to investigate these sorts of allegations and why it remains an "unsatisfactory process".

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio 4's PM programme about the investigations into Downing Street lockdown parties, Sue Gray's career in the civil service and more.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about Sue Gray, Second Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office, the person tasked with leading the inquiries into the Downing Street lockdown parties. Jill discusses Sue's career in the civil service, her work in Northern Ireland and the investigatory 'powers' she has.

Paula Surridge speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about concerns around cost of living issues for UK voters, particularly in "red wall" voting areas. For more on the red wall, catch up on our event from the Labour Party Conference 2020 on "how can Labour take back the ‘red wall’ seats?" here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/video-audio/labour-party-conference-how-can-labour-take-back-the-red-wall-seats-2/

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio's 5 Live about Brexit's impact on the movement of goods in and out of the UK, the effect on businesses having to adapt to a post-Brexit landscape and more.

Anand Menon speaks alongside Maddy Thimont Jack, Sam McBride, Katya Adler and Peter Foster on The Briefing Room with David Aaronovitch on the subject of Brexit: What Have We Learned? Anand discusses the impact of Brexit on UK business, trade relations with the EU, uncertainty around the pandemic's impact on imports and exports and more.

Jill Rutter speaks to LBC about Lord Geidt's inquiries into Downing Street misconduct, 'government by WhatsApp', the Prime Minister's 'casual, throw away conversations' and transparency in political decision-making.

Jill Rutter speaks to Time Radio about Lord Geidt's (the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests) role, his request to be given more independence to initiate investigations into MPs' misconduct and more.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Brexit negotiations given Liz Truss' recent assignment to lead these discussions following Lord Frost's resignation.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the controversies around MPs awarding contracts to donors and allies, the idea of 'one rule for us and one for them' and 'partygate'.

Jill Rutter speaks on the Bloomberg Westminster podcast about the government's handling of Brexit post-Lord Frost's resignation, as well what Lord Frost was working on during his tenure.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the booster programme in the UK, where things stand in terms of vaccination rates and the efficacy of vaccines and the Omicron variant more generally.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the investigation into lockdown and coronavirus restriction breaches at Downing Street and why assigning Simon Case to initially lead these investigations was problematic.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about Lord Frost's resignation from Boris Johnson's cabinet and the multiple facets of his work on Brexit and relations with the European Union over issues like the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. She also discusses the newly launched second edition of our regulatory divergence tracker.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the rebellion within the Conservative Party around the potential introduction of new Covid-19 restrictions, including vaccine passports.

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Wales about the Downing Street Christmas parties, the investigations into the events, the impact on governance, news relate to the booster programme and more.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about two of the week's biggest stories: 1. The alleged Christmas Party held at Number 10 last December during tier 3 in London and 2. The whistleblower comments about the FCDO's handling of the crisis in Afghanistan.

In this episode of the Brexit and Beyond podcast, special guest Elizabeth David-Barrett, Director of the Centre for the Study of Corruption, joins Anand Menon to discuss corruption in the UK and beyond. From Covid-19 contracts to the House of Lords, Elizabeth shares fascinating insights on a timely subject.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the Owen Paterson case, the ending of his political career and the Government's response to the initial verdict.

Jill Rutter and Sir John Curtice speak to BBC Radio 4's World at One about the Owen Paterson case, 'sleaze allegations' and the subject of MPs holding second jobs.

Paula Surridge, deputy director of UK in a Changing Europe, and Tim Bale speak to Times Radio about their new book with Will Jennings and Rob Ford, The British General Election of 2019.

Jill Rutter speaks to LBC about the Owen Paterson lobbying case, including his resignation and the Government's response.

On 27 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced his Autumn Budget and Spending Review. Our expert economics panel will be convened again to discuss the impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 on the announcements. Speakers: Ben Chu, Economics Editor, BBC Newsnight Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist, Institute for Government Professor Meredith Crowley, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Professor Jonathan Portes, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Professor Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Catherine Barnard speaks to LBC about the ongoing fishing rights dispute between the UK and France.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the dispute between the UK and France over fishing rights, including what impact the Brexit and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement has on the process.

Jill Rutter speaks to Times Radio about the ongoing fishing rights dispute between the UK and France and the impact on domestic politics on both sides of the Channel.

Joël Reland speaks to LBC about the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the disruption to businesses and the potential implications of the EU's proposals in response to Lord Frost's speech on 12 October 2021. For more on the Protocol, check out our brand NEW video here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/video-audio/protocol-on-ireland-northern-ireland-video/

Anand Menon speaks to Times Radio about the ins and outs of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, predictions about Lord Frost's speech and wider UK-EU relations,

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme about the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the speculation around Lord David Frost's speech. For more on the Protocol, check out our brand NEW video here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/video-audio/protocol-on-ireland-northern-ireland-video/

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's World at One about the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, Article 16 and the state of UK-EU relations in the wake of this "toxic outstanding issue" when it comes to Brexit.

At our fringe event held at Labour Party conference, panellists offered reflections and thoughts on the direction the party is headed and the best approach for Labour to win back voters from the ‘red wall’ seats ahead of the next general election. Speakers Yvette Cooper MP for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire Pippa Crerar, Political Editor at the Daily Mirror (chair) You can watch a video of the event 🔽 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/video-audio/labour-party-conference-how-can-labour-take-back-the-red-wall-seats/

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about proportional representation in politics.

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about the use of certain types of language in political and public life, in light of Angela Rayner's use of the word 'scum'.

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about questions concerning problems and divisions within the Labour Party.

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about the pandemic's impact on and the Government's handling of the recent fuel shortage panic in the UK.

Listen to a discussion on how the results of the German election will impact Germany's relationship with the UK, EU and the rest of the world. Speakers: Daniela Schwarzer, executive director, Europe and Eurasia, Open Society Foundations Annette Dittert, senior correspondent and bureau chief, (ARD German TV) Max Bergmann, senior fellow, Center for American Progress Christian Odendahl, chief economist, Centre for European Reform Chair: Professor Anand Menon, director, UK in a Changing Europe

Anand Menon speaks with John Pienaar on Times Radio about the diplomatic and political tensions around the new AUKUS pact, questions about an EU army and UK-French relations.

UK in a Changing Europe and the School of Security Studies, King's College London are launched their report 'Global Britain: views from abroad' on 21 September which considers the perceptions of how the UK Government's term 'Global Britain' is perceived around the globe. To mark the launch, listen to this audio which discusses the report's findings and explore the challenges and opportunities 'Global Britain' presents to the rest of the world Speakers are: Rt Hon Sir David Lidington CBE, former Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Dr David Roberts, associate professor / senior lecturer, School of Security Studies KCL Gesine Weber, PhD candidate KCL Chair: Professor Anand Menon, director, UK in a Changing Europe

What is radical federalism, and what would it look like? This panel event will explore Labour’s approach to devolution, whether radical constitutional reform should be at the heart of its offer at the next general election and how the party could use the levers of UK government to decentralise power. Speakers: Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Labour Party Anas Sarwar, Glasgow MSP and Leader of the Scottish Labour Party Mick Antoniw, Senedd Constituency Member , Welsh Labour Professor Nicola McEwen, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Sienna Rodgers, Editor, LabourList

Senior research fellow Jill Rutter reflects on the role of permanent secretaries and their staff during a crisis, drawing on her own experiences working for Defra during a crisis.

Deputy director Catherine Barnard explains the challenges which the UK faces now it is no longer part of the Lugano Convention.

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Scotland about the government plans for the Northern Ireland protocol and whether we can see any dividends from Brexit yet.

Jill Rutter speaks to BBC Radio Scotland about the UK government's introduction of a new command paper on the Northern Ireland Protocol. "It's not a surprise because David Frost has trailed that the UK was unhappy with the Protocol really for quite a long time and we've known he's been going around every Parliamentary Select Committee that moves saying that the UK was going to put its propositions forward in a command paper".

At this Isolation Insight event, speakers discussed the economics of Brexit and Covid-19, shortly after England ended coronavirus restrictions. Speakers: Ben Chu, economics editor, BBC Newsnight Meredith Crowley, senior fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Gemma Tetlow, chief economist, Institute for Government Jonathan Portes, senior fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Anand Menon, director, UK in a Changing Europe

David Bailey speaks to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about Vauxhall's plans to begin building electric vans at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, potential impact on the job market and the sustainability of the project.

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about the 2021 Batley and Spen by-election results, the 'Brexit effect' and the significance for the national narrative.

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about his thoughts on the easing of Covid restrictions, the continued wearing of masks, student experience in universities over the past year and more. Our next Isolation Insight event, 'Economics of Covid-19 and Brexit, revisited', is happening Thursday 22 July 2021 at 12pm. Register here: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/events/isolation-insight-economics-of-covid-19-and-brexit-revisited-2/

Anand Menon speaks to BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour about public views on immigration and the post-Brexit influence of immigration on voting behaviours. Read our full report on the EU Settlement Scheme here 👇👇 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/research-papers/the-eu-settlement-scheme/