The UK in a Changing Europe

As Theresa May meets Emmanuel Macron, President of France and Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, to persuade them to agree to a further extension, Professor Anand Menon talks to Vanessa Feltz, sitting in for Jeremy Vine on whether she can get them to agree, what the EU's motives are and whether the UK will take part in the European elections.

In this episode, Michaela Benson is in conversation with Terri Beswick, who runs her own consultancy company focussed on peace and conflict in foreign policy. They talk about how the moment that Terri realised that there was a different life on offer in Europe, her experiences of living and working in other EU countries. She makes clear that she has built her around Europe and the ability to move freely; she talks about how this flexibility has been crucial to her being flexible and adaptable in the changing economic circumstances of Europe. And then Brexit came along … take a listen to find out how she makes sense of Brexit and its impacts on her life.

What comes to mind when you think of being European? It probably doesn’t surprise you that there are range of different answers. In this episode, Michaela Benson offers some insights into what it means to people—from rights and a set of common values to an identity and a sense of belonging—drawing from her interviews with Britons living in the EU-27. Roger Casale, the founder of New Europeans, the civil organisation, championing Freedom of Movement and EU citizenship, talks about Europe in the everyday, Freedom of Movement as a misnomer, and the prospects for a European citizenship not contingent on nationality.

In this episode Professor Pauline Leonard (University of Southampton), one of the leading sociologists working in this field of research, and the co-editor of the new book British Migration joins Michaela Benson in troubling the orthodoxies in how we understand the British citizens living abroad. Painting a multi-faceted picture of British migrants living all over the world, they talk about the multi-faceted ways in which Britishness is made and remade among its emigrants, reflect on who does and does not step forward into the space of this research (and how we might as researchers attend to this), and the importance of understanding emigration in the making of Britain.

In this episode, Michaela Benson and Karen O’Reilly talk with Sophie. Brought up in Belgium, attending one of the European Schools, Sophie reflects on being educated to be a European citizen. Brexit has made people question taken-for-granted identities, and while what it means to be British has taken centerstage in public debates, for many of those taking part in our research this exists alongside questions of what it means to be European. For some people, this is very deeply felt, revealing that being European extends beyond its rights basis, shaping identities and supported by value systems. Brexit then, is experienced as a fundamental challenge to ways of being and belonging as they find that their identifications as British and European are made incompatible.

Hosted by Chantelle Lewis, in this episode Michaela is in the hotseat the project team ask her their burning questions about Brexit and the project. Recorded before Christmas, Michaela reflects on the current state of play in respect to what Brexit means for British citizens living in Europe; how the project sits within the wider context of Britain as an emigration nation; and the future of social science research on Brexit.

In the first episode of 2019, the project reflects back on the lessons learned from working on the project over the last year. Take a listen to us as we get a few things off our chest (and as Michaela gets on her soapbox about the pervasive stereotypes of British people living in Europe). From talking history and Britain’s relationship with Europe, to the mistrust of experts and how to do research on Brexit, listen to us talk about our year in the life researching Brexit and what it means to Britons living in Europe.

Alan Wager, research associate at The UK in a Changing Europe, discusses the difficulties behind agreeing on how to leave the EU, whether a second referendum is looking more likely and an overview on how Theresa May got it wrong from the moment she triggered Article 50.

In a special LIVE episode of our Brexit Breakdown podcast, James Millar speaks to Mike Gapes, The Independent Group member of Parliament for Ilford South, Chris Wilkins, former speechwriter for Theresa May and our very own Brexit experts, Professor Catherine Barnard and Anand Menon. Panellists discussed May's speeches and how they are dividing Parliament, the legal implications of extending Article 50 and what the future holds for British politics.

Simon Collins from Shetland Fishermen explains why fishing has played such a important role in the Brexit debate, why fishermen feel a strong sense of British identity and the importance of the fishing industry for UK trade. Simon was joined by The UK in a Changing Europe's Brexit research leader Dr Christopher Huggins with podcaster James Millar.

Theresa May's promise of resigning once her Brexit deal has been passed, is the only card left to play says Professor Anand Menon, but even then we are not certain that the deal will pass. Who is likely to succeed May as the new Tory leader? Boris Johnson? Does he have enough support within his own party?

Anand Menon speaks to Mike Graham on Talk Radio about parliamentary procedures, indicative votes and how Parliament represents the divisions across the country.

Our special guest is Dr Brigid Fowler, Senior researcher at the Hansard Society, looking at whether democracy is broken by Brexit and is the UK facing a constitutional and political crisis. She was joined by The UK in a Changing Europe's research associate, Dr Alan Wager and our podcaster James Millar.

Has Brexit lost your trust in politicians? Is there any point in voting? How does the recent Brexit impasse make you feel as a voter? Listen to Anand Menon, Director of The UK in a Changing Europe and Dawn Foster, journalist at the Guardian, discuss the changing political attitudes towards politicians, how the referendum has polarised this country and the active engagement of younger voters.

Filmed just after a hectic night in which Parliament voted to rule out leaving the EU with no deal, Rory Stewart, Conservative MP and prisons minister speaks to The UK Changing Europe Director Anand Menon about how he voted and why he doesn’t feel too happy about it, how he has become one of the most high profile cheerleaders for the prime minister’s Brexit deal, and enumerates the differences between himself and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Rory provides his own insights into the driving forces behind Brexit, his colleagues in the Conservative party and the state of modern British politics.

What is the deal Theresa May came back with from Strasbourg? Professor Anand Menon, Director of The UK in Changing Europe, says she returned with more concessions than were expected. But were there any amendments to the backstop? How big of a defeat will she face in parliament on her second meaningful vote?

With the European Research Group (ERG) announcing they will vote against the deal, what does this mean for Theresa May? Is the Prime Minister likely to get her Meaningful vote through? And is extension looking more and more likely?

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson discusses how Brexit may affect women, the role women played during the EU referendum in 2016 and how the fall in GDP could impact on the fringe of women's rights. She was joined by senior fellow at The UK in a Changing Europe Professor Catherine Barnard and podcaster James Millar.

Does support for a second referendum damage Labour's votes in the Brexit heartlands? and is there a chance that the Labour Party could unite? Dr Alan Wager explains the tactics and strategies behind Labour's support for a second referendum.

Dr Simon Usherwood speaks to Vanessa Feltz on Jeremy Corbyn's latest backing for a second referendum. Is this opportunism? Simon discusses the various factions within the Labour Party and Corbyn's latest amendment, what it means and what would happen if he doesn't get it. Is he demonstrating a degree of good faith?

What are the practical issues on getting a second referendum? What would the question be on the ballot paper? Any referendum we have will be controversial and there is no guarantee on what questions would end up on the ballot paper says Sir John Curtice on BBC Radio 4 Today with Jill Rutter Director, Institute for Government.

Our Brexit research leader Professor Meredith Crowley, University of Cambridge explains what drives exchange rates? What does it mean when the currency goes down? If the pound falls what does it mean for our purchasing power?

In our latest Beer and Brexit series, Professor Anand Menon speaks to Stefaan De Rynck, adviser to Michel Barnier on the Brexit negotiations. He tells us why the Withdrawal Agreement cannot be amended, the importance of the backstop and what the future holds for the European Union post Brexit.

In this episode, Nick Von Westenholz, Director of international trade and Brexit argues that every farmer will be affected by Brexit, explains how food production could be impinged and whether we should all be worried about chlorinated chicken. Nick was joined by Professor Anand Menon, Matt Bevington, policy researcher at UKICE and podcaster James Millar.

Conservative MP and chair of the European Research Group, chats to Professor Anand Menon on the no confidence vote, the Brexit deal and cricket.

Anand Menon talks to Mike Graham on Nigel Farage's new Brexit party, the possibility of extending Article 50, and whether Theresa May will get the backstop changed?

Catherine Barnard, senior fellow at The UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of EU law at Cambridge University speaks to Vanessa Feltz on what the backstop is, what it means for trade and why Brexiteers dislike it.

Christopher Huggins, Brexit research investigator for The UK in a Changing Europe explains what the impact of Theresa May's Brexit deal or a no deal would do to the UK fisheries market.

Dr Simon Usherwood, Deputy Director of The UK in a Changing Europe, discusses British attitudes towards Brexit, the costs of a no deal, why people voted leave and whether the Prime Minister will eventually win support for her deal.

Ayesha Hazarika MBE former Labour Party adviser to Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband on why Brexit has ruined Prime Minister questions, how political culture has evolved and why politics can be funny with Professor Anand Menon, director of The UK in a Changing Europe, Senior fellow Professor Jonathan Portes and podcaster James Millar.

A lot of MPs don't know what they want but are certain of what they don't want says Professor Anand Menon, as he shares his thoughts with Mike Graham on TalkRadio on the votes in Parliament the night before.

Theresa May now has the backing of her party before she heads to Brussels for changes to the deal. But what happens next? Will the EU want to revisit the backstop? and is a no deal becoming more likely? Anand Menon, Director at The UK in a Changing Europe joins Jill Rutter, Institute for Government and Dr Victoria Honeyman, Leeds University.

This podcast brings together the world of academia and sport together. In this episode, Dr Borja Garcia, Brexit investigator at The UK in a Changing Europe discusses how Brexit can affect the Premier League, how restricting freedom of movement could have an impact on the transfer of players and whether football will change forever post Brexit?

Brexit research leader Professor John Garry discusses the need for citizen assemblies within the Brexit debate. He argues that a citizen assembly will allow for those with deeply held differences to engage with a greater understanding and respect for other people's point of views. It allows social media, politicians and media to stay out of the discussion and encourage a better Brexit debate. A way of talking about politics without the politicians.

Charles Clarke, former home and education secretary under the Labour government, discusses his former plan of ID cards, the conservative and Labour problem with the European Union with Jonathan Portes, senior fellow at the UK in Changing Europe focusing on UK and EU immigration policy.

Professor Anand Menon discusses the latest report on Public opinion with Mike Graham. Have public attitudes towards #Brexit changed? Are #Brexit identities more important than Party identity? And do the public really want a second referendum?

Will we end up with a people's vote? Are we likely to extend #Article50? If we do extend Article 50 how long for and how would this impact a second referendum? Anand Menon shares his thoughts on what the possible outcomes could be.

Anand Menon talks to Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 live on how MP perceptions have changed towards #Brexit, the release of the Common Market 2.0 cross party report, the Irish border and whether Theresa May will get her deal through parliament.

Who is to blame for the current #Brexit mess we are in? Professor #AnandMenon speaks to Radio 2 host Jeremy Vine on who may be to blame for the current Brexit shambles, why it is tough to negotiate a deal that will please all sides, and why Jeremy Corbyn's ambiguity over Brexit is a clever strategic plan.

Lord Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister and advocate for a people's vote explains why he backs remaining in the #EU, why this administration is failing in the #Brexit process and the importance of engaging young people in #politics.

With the recent changes in the timetable for the vote on the deal, Alan Wager explains what could happen if the deal gets voted down.

What happens to the union post #Brexit? Is a Scottish independence likely to grow after we leave? Stephen Gethins, MP for North East Fife explains how Scotland can prosper under it's own influence, not only in Europe, but across the globe.

Our senior fellow Professor Jonathan Portes gives his view on the release of the Government's immigration white paper. Should the government set a target for their post #Brexit immigration policy? Is it sensible to have a £30,000 threshold for immigrants coming into the country? What impact could a reduction in immigration have on the UK economy?

Our senior fellow Professor Jonathan Portes discusses the possible implications of the upcoming immigration white paper. What impact could changes in the immigration policy have on the UK economy post #Brexit, particularly in sectors such as social care, businesses and universities?

Professor Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe and senior fellow Professor Matthew Goodwin discuss the Norway option and what it means for the UK in terms of sovereignty, immigration and the economy.

Dr Alan Wager, research associate at The UK in a Changing Europe talks to 5 Live presenter Rachel Burden, about the latest public opinion polls towards the Brexit deal and whether the numbers stack up for May to win the no confidence vote.

Does Theresa May have enough support from her party to get the Brexit deal through? Will the opposition support her? and what do the British public think? Here to answer all these questions is Dr Alan Wager, research associate from The UK in a Changing Europe.

Andrew Bridgen MP talks about his views on #TheresaMay, the wish for the Eurosceptic wing of the party to rescue #Brexit and who his ideal candidate would be as leader of the Conservative Party, he is joined by our senior fellow Professor Catherine Barnard.

Brexit Breakdown podcast with Asa Bennett, Telegraph by The UK in a Changing Europe

Caroline Flint, Labour Member of Parliament for Don Valley spoke to Anand Menon about the #Brexitdeal, why she disagrees with a #peoplesvotes and what she would improve if she became Prime Minister.