The UK in a Changing Europe

Michaela Benson discusses the different processes whereby UK citizens living in the EU apply for residency status on BBC Radio 4's The Briefing Room.

Senior research fellow Jill Rutter argues how important it will be for the Home Office to have a long institutional memory of the EUSS scheme in order to avoid another Windrush scandal.

Senior research fellow Jill Rutter gives her advice to Home Secretary Priti Patel on the future of the EUSS scheme.

Catherine Barnard, deputy director of the UK in a Changing Europe, explores what future challenges lie ahead for the EUSS scheme.

Catherine Barnard, deputy director of the UK in a Changing Europe, explores the assumptions we can make about who might not haven't applied for EU Settled Status by the deadline.

Catherine Barnard, deputy director of the UK in a Changing Europe, considers if it's possible to know how many people won't miss the EUSS deadline on BBC Radio 4's Briefing Room.

Senior fellow John Curtice reflects on the results of the Batley and Spen by-election on Radio 4's Today programme.

Paula Surridge, deputy director of the UK in a Changing Europe, reflects on the tight win for Labour at the Batley and Spen by-election for Times Radio.

Paula Surridge, deputy director of the UK in a Changing Europe, speculates on the outcome of the by-election, commenting how examining the proportion of votes received by the third and fourth parties, will be important for understanding what the results mean when they come.

Senior Fellow Jonathan Portes talks to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about the EU Settlement Scheme, the scale of applications, and the debate around a flexible or extended approach to the EUSS. You can read our full report on EUSS by clicking the link below. https://ukandeu.ac.uk/research-papers/the-eu-settlement-scheme/

Lord David Frost CMG was in conversation with UK in a Changing Europe director Anand Menon for the final event in our EU referendum: 5 years on series. As the Brexit Minister and as the former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost is at the heart of the UK-EU negotiations. Speakers: Lord David Frost CMG, Minister of State, Cabinet Office Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

On Christmas Eve 2020, the UK and EU signed the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, but the first six months haven't been plain sailing. What does the future hold for the UK-EU relationship? Speakers: Hussein Kassim, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Katya Adler, Europe Editor, BBC Georgina Wright, Head of the Europe Programme, Institut Montaigne Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, Head of the UK Mission to the European Union Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

The EU referendum left the UK divided, but five years on where does the public stand on Brexit? At this event the panel discussed brand new public opinion data. Speakers: Kelly Beaver, Managing Director, Ipsos MORI Public Affairs Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science, University of Manchester Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Bobby Duffy, Director, The Policy Institute, King's College London Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Deputy Director Professor Catherine Barnard talks to Times Radio host Matt Chorley about the EU Settlement Scheme, the scale of the digital process, the success behind the programme and what happens to people who miss the deadline. You can read Catherine's full report on EUSS by clicking the link below. https://ukandeu.ac.uk/research-papers/the-eu-settlement-scheme/

At this webinar, speakers discussed international climate change and COP26, following on from the G7 summit. Speakers are: Andy Jordan, Professor of Environmental Policy, University of East Anglia Bernice Lee, Founding Director of the Hoffmann Centre for Sustainable Resource Economy and Research Director, Futures at Chatham House Elisabetta Cornago, Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform Johannes Urpelainen, Director and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment, John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Nav Dubash, Professor at Centre for Policy Research Chair: Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe

At the first event in our Spotlight on the G7 mini-series, speakers discussed one of the key priorities for the G7 summit - foreign policy. Speakers: Fiona Hill, Robert Bosch Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King’s College London Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Professor Anand Menon discusses whether there is an Irish sea border, the issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol and the effects of Brexit on our trade.

Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow at the UK in a Changing Europe discusses Dominic Cumming's onslaught of allegations on the lack of preparedness, clarity and leadership from the Prime Minister in handling the Covid-19 pandemic and how Ministers will react to the claims.

Senior Research Fellow, Jill Rutter, discusses the day to day business in Government, Dominic Cummings' claims about the lack of political leadership and the charges oer poor communication against the department of Health.

Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, analyses the claims made by Boris Johnson's special advisor Dominic Cummings during his evidence session in Parliament including his claims on the failure of political leadership and the Health Secretary's short comings in handling the pandemic.

Senior Research Fellow, Jill Rutter shares her thoughts on Dominic Cummings's claims about the government, including his opinion of the civil service, the need for reform and the failure of political leadership over the handling of the pandemic.

Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, at the UK in a Changing Europe, discusses whether the Government need to be worried about farmers. Speaking as a former civil servant in Defra, Jill argues that farmers are very visual, effective lobbyists. She goes on to discuss the plan and issues for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia, the impact it will have on British farmers, if tariffs are removed, and the need for a rethink on what the UK wants to achieve post-Brexit.

For the final event in our Spotlight on British politics series, four of our experts answered questions submitted by our virtual audience, on topics including Scottish independence, the electoral success of the Conservatives, the challenges for Labour and much more. Speakers: Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Dan Wincott, Director, Governance After Brexit Nicola McEwen, Co-Director, Centre on Constitutional Change and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Sir John Curtice, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

With the dust slowly settling on May's election results, what lessons can the political parties learn from them and how far can those lessons be drawn? Is Brexit still playing a role in party support or is Covid-19 having a bigger impact? The panel discussed at our fourth Spotlight on British Politics event. Speakers: Paul Goodman, Editor, ConservativeHome Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University London Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Sara Hobolt, Professor of European Politics, LSE Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Can the UK constitution hold? What are the challenges ahead? Our panel discussed, for the third event in our Spotlight on British Politics series. Speakers: Nicola McEwen, Co-Director, Centre on Constitutional Change and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Meg Russell, Director, Constitution Unit and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Tony Travers, Director, LSE Catherine Barnard, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe

How have national identities shaped, and will continue to shape, British politics? Speakers: John Denham, Director, Centre for English Identity and Politics and former Labour MP for Southampton Itchen Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future Ailsa Henderson, Principal Investigator for the ESRC-funded Scottish Election Study Mike Kenny, Director, Institute of Public Policy, Cambridge University Chair: Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe

To kick off our Spotlight on British Politics week, speakers discussed the lessons to be learnt from the recent set of elections in May, considering the results in Scotland, the local elections, and the Hartlepool by-election. Panel: Sir John Curtice, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde James Forsyth, Political Editor, The Spectator Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science, University of Manchester Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Senior Fellow Nicola McEwen on BBC's Westminster Hour discussing SNP's support for policies including adult and residential care in Scotland which is likely to get cross party support in the Scottish Parliament.

Senior Fellow Nicola McEwen looks at the political landscape of Scotland post- election results, the impact of tactical voting, how all the Scottish parties performed and the likelihood of a second independence referendum.

Sir John Curtice, Senior Fellow at the UK in a Changing Europe explains the inevitability of SNP becoming Scotland's largest party at the local elections, how the Scottish Greens are heading for a record performance, and the unlikelihood of the Alba party winning any seats.

Deputy Director Paula Surridge explains why these local elections are important give that they are the first elections since the General Election 2019 and the first election under Keir Starmer's leadership. She goes on to explain what would translate a good night for the Conservatives and what would be a good result for Labour Party to claim a victory, in particular, the Red Wall seats and how the political geography has changed when it comes to people's voting behaviour across the UK.

The upcoming Scottish Parliament election could have a critical impact on the future of the Union, with the issue of independence dominating the election campaign, alongside Covid-19 recovery. Currently, polls suggest there will be another pro-independence majority in the parliament. Speakers were: Professor Nicola McEwen, Co-Director, Centre on Constitutional Change and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Professor John Curtice, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Kenny Farquharson, Columnist, The Times Professor Ailsa Henderson, Principal Investigator for the Scottish Election Study Chair: Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Speaking to Mariella Frostrup on Times Radio, Dr Alan Wager, Research Associate explains what the latest data from surveys and focus groups tell us about what voters think about Boris Johnson's government, how this will impact the local elections and whether they care about the drama surrounding the news stories concerning the Tory sleaze row.

Speaking on LBC, Research Associate Dr Alan Wager, explains what news stories grab voter's attentions, whether they care about foreign policy and to what extent voters take interest in the drama behind scandalous stories.

Senior Research Fellow Jill Rutter looks at the latest row from Dominic Cummings and the Conservative Cabinet, how it will impact the Prime Minister's credibility, and whether voters are fed up with the Government.

Senior Research Fellow, Jill Rutter on the Greensill scandal, whether this Government is playing by the rules and how Ministers need to adhere to the Ministerial code.

Deputy Director Paula Surridge explains what the local elections mean, how people vote and why local elections always see a low turnout from the electorate.

On Thursday 6 May, England will head to the polls to vote in the 2021 set of local elections, taking place against a backdrop of Covid-19 and the impact of Brexit. But why are these elections important? At our recent Isolation Insight event, speakers discussed. Panel is: Professor Jane Green, Director, Nuffield Politics Research Centre and Co-Director, British Election Study Professor Michael Thrasher, Elections Analyst, Sky News and Associate Member, Nuffield College Kate Proctor, Political Editor, Dods Group Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Professor Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Jill Rutter reflects on the changing nature of the civil service in light of the Greensill affair on Times Radio.

Senior Research Fellow, Jill Rutter speaks to Today's presenter Nick Robinson on the Greensill lobbying, civil service involvement and the conflict of interest.

What does the early evidence tell us about the economic impact of Brexit and what the future holds? At this event organised in partnership with the Centre for European Reform and LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance, speakers discussed. Panel: Stephanie Flanders, Senior Executive Editor for Economics, Bloomberg and Head, Bloomberg Economics Anna Jerzewska, Founder, Trade & Borders Thomas Sampson, Associate Professor, Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics & Political Studies John Springford, Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

How has the UK’s departure from the EU impacted the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales? Is devolution in crisis after Brexit and Covid-19? And what do the public think about devolution? At this Isolation Insight event, speakers discussed. Panel: Professor Sir John Curtice, Senior Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde Professor Ailsa Henderson, Principal Investigator for the ESRC-funded Scottish Election Study Professor Richard Wyn Jones, Director of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre and Principal Investigator for the ESRC-funded Welsh Election Study Philip Rycroft, former Head of UK Governance Group, Cabinet Office Chair: Dan Wincott, Director, Governance after Brexit

Senior research fellow, Jill Rutter looks at trade, data and regulations with regards to the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine in the European Union.

To conclude our Spotlight on Economics week, our experts answered questions from our audience on a whole range of economics issues. Speakers: Sarah Hall, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Jonathan Portes, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Meredith Crowley, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe David Bailey, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe

For the fourth event in our Spotlight on Economics series, organised in partnership with Resolution Foundation, panellists will discuss how to tackle inequality after Brexit and Covid-19. Speakers: Mike Brewer, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Economist, Resolution Foundation Katie Schmuecker, Deputy Director of Policy & Partnerships, Joseph Rowntree Foundation Omar Khan, Director, TASO Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

For the third event in our Spotlight on Economics series, panellists discussed the economics of populism. Speakers: Martin Sandbu, European Economics Commentator, Financial Times Paula Surridge, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe Matt Goodwin, Director, Legatum Institute’s Centre for UK Prosperity Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe

Professor Anand Menon, talks about leveling up and what it actually means. As he speaks to the people living in Wakefield, he asks what the people there want for their city? You can listen to the full show here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000sy3z

For the second event in our Spotlight on Economics series, panellists will discuss the economic impact of the UK’s departure from the EU and the Covid-19 pandemic on business. Speakers: Sarah Hall, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe David Bailey, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Nicole Sykes, External Affairs Director, Pro Bono Economics Allie Renison, Head of EU and Trade Policy, The Institute of Directors Chair: Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe

Professor Catherine Barnard, Deputy Director of the UK in a Changing Europe discusses the Chancellor's budget and whether freeports create jobs or just relocate them?

For the first event in our Spotlight on Economics series, panellists will discuss the economics of Brexit and Covid-19, shortly after the Budget has been announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. Speakers: Ben Chu, Economics Editor, The Independent Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist, Institute for Government Meredith Crowley, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Jonathan Portes, Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe Chair: Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe