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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’ The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit

Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’

The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.

Canada has officially joined the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense procurement program, the first non-EU country to do so. The agreement allows Canadian firms to participate in EU-financed defense projects. Fifteen EU members have included Ukraine support in their spending plans under SAFE.

It should by QMV, that's one reason the Commission are pushing this plan.

It seems though that the Belgian government is trying to set requirements for "all member states" that it knows Hungary and Slovakia won't meet.

Hopefully the other member states will persuade Belgium to show more courage.

They're held every Saturday from 2pm until 3 pm on King’s Parade.

Some people are there almost every week, others once or twice a month, others when they can, but all are welcome.

Good discussion today with President Zelenskyy who was together with President Macron and European leaders.

We remain united behind a peace agreement that does justice to Ukraine.

One that fully upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensures the necessary security guarantees.

Jeremy Warner Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure Leaving the EU has reduced Britain’s GDP by up to 8pc, according to a devastating US study 3576 Gift this article free Brexit supporters Some pro-Brexit voters may by now be suffering from buyers’ remorse Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Jeremy Warner Jeremy Warner 29 November 2025 1:00pm GMT

RYAN BOURNE We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it Ryan Bourne Wednesday November 26 2025, 2.25pm GMT, The Times

Pretty striking to see these two pieces, side-by-side, in the Telegraph and Times last week. ~AA #BrexitDisaster

“Georgia's authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests.”

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Behind every right lies a person who needs it - a whistleblower silenced, a victim denied justice, a refugee turned away. The ECHR gives those people a voice. To withdraw would be to decide that some lives no longer deserve protection.

Human rights law exists to protect people when power fails them. Walking away from that protection would leave the most vulnerable exposed.

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In these dark times, we must do what is right, and stand with Ukraine against Russia's barbaric aggression.

Don't wait for Trump to force Ukraine into an unjust peace that rewards aggression and threatens Europe's security.

Act now to defend democracy and freedom.

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Cambridge for Europe chair Paul Browne speaking at the Stand With Ukraine demonstration on King's Parade in Cambridge on Saturday 29th November.

Demonstrators with Ukrainian flags outside King's College in Cambridge on Saturday 29th November.

Demonstrators with Ukrainian flags outside King's College in Cambridge on Saturday 29th November.

Demonstrators with Ukrainian flags outside King's College in Cambridge on Saturday 29th November.

Our chair Paul Browne spoke at the weekly #StandWithUkraine rally in Cambridge on Saturday.

Against the background of a farcical US "peace deal", he called for European democracies to strengthen support for Ukraine, and to quickly approve the >€130 billion loan funded from frozen Russian assets.

This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 1 December 2025. The writer takes issue with simplistic "Brexit was the will of the people" arguments. Leaving the European Union continues to prove divisive amongst the UK nations, with the hardline version of Brexit chosen by the then Westminster Government not the will of all the people.

@yorkshirepost.co.uk letter takes issue with #Brexit 'will of the people' claims. Not the will of Scotland & Northern Ireland.

No super-majority expect for 'serious constitutional consequences.' Govt chosen hard #Brexit means ongoing tensions: "Will of Westminster, not all people". #RejoinEU #EU

"We must confront the reality that the botched Brexit deal significantly hurt our economy. You do not need to have a PhD in economics to know that erecting unnecessary trade barriers with your biggest trading partner will hurt growth and raise the cost of living. So one element of our economic renewal will be continuing to move towards a closer trading relationship with the EU. If we can get cheaper food, boost growth and create jobs by having a closer relationship with the EU, we should." Keir Starmer, 30 November 2025

Keir Starmer clearly recognises the damage Brexit continues to do to the UK economy, and the need to go further to repair the relationship with the EU.

Has he got the courage to put McSweeney and Glasman aside and do what needs to be done?

The clock is ticking!

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Putin is pushing two vile myths about Ukraine – and Trump is helping him Our resolve is being tested, but this is why we must stand firm

Don’t fall for the myths being pushed by Putin and his propaganda machinery about Kyiv’s imminent collapse and the corruption staining this supposedly fake democracy. My @theipaper.com column inews.co.uk/opinion/puti...

All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election

For a President who came to power by railing against globalisation, Trump and his family appear to be very good at globalising corruption.

When they describe Trump as "transactional" they really mean he's building a world fit only for autocrats and oligarchs.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

A lot can change in three years.

The worry many will have is that the University may start to change it's policies in anticipation even before a Reform government becomes a reality.

People need to be alive to the danger, we've seen what happened in the USA.

As @timothysnyder.bsky.social wrote in On Tyranny, the first lesson from the 20th century on resisting tyranny is "Do not obey in advance ".

Far too many Universities in the USA forgot this and quickly bent the knee to Trump.

Will the University of Cambridge take the same shameful path?

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While the leadership of Universities like the University of Cambridge should be talking to all political parties, they should certainly not be "cozying up" to Reform UK.

Are they also talking with the Greens and Lib Dems, in the same way?

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Sanctions and Ukrainian strikes are crippling the oil industry that Russia relies on to generate revenue to fund its war of aggression against Ukraine.

We must not fail Ukraine now.

Democracies must increase support for Ukraine and tighten sanctions on Russia.

#StandWithUkraine

📉 Russia’s largest oil producer, Rosneft, has reported a dramatic collapse in profits — earning just $3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a staggering 70% drop compared to 2024.

Russia’s supposed “oil giant” now generates profits on scale of global coffee chains and fast-food franchises.

Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures

“A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has surged past 100,000 signatures after being shared at remarkable speed across social media.”

Fair comment.

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Also, Rubio is very keen to preempt European criticism of the large illegal military action the US appears to be about to launch against Venezuela.

The Maduro regime is illegitimate, corrupt and brutally authoritarian, but that does not justifies air strikes or invasion.

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U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says

The US government is now using diplomats to actively stir up more anti-immigration sentiment in Europe, and turn more countries into corrupt autocracies like Orban's Hungary.

You have to wonder if Rubio is doing this for Trump, for Putin, or for both.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...

100,000 signatures! A milestone which means there will be a debate in Parliament.

We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy, and to hold those responsible to account.

So don't stop now, keep shareing!

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection

The Trump administration is not Europe's friend, and the USA can no longer be considered a reliable ally.

It's long past time for Europe to get It's act together against Russian aggression.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Less than 4,000 signatures to go to reach the 100,000 milestone.

We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our democracy.

We need to see how deep the rot goes, and hold those responsible to account.

Sign and share!

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.

The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.

Surely that should be "previously transported oil for Shell, Chevron and other Western shareholders".

Don't let the Russians spin this as an attack on Western assets, when it's an attack on the shadow oil industry that funds Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

"Could the EU's frozen-assets plan destabilise European bond markets?"

The answer is a firm "No".

As experts, including those consulted for this article, explain, the impact of this plan to support Ukraine on bond markets would be minimal.

Enough excuses, get on with it!

#StandWithUkraine