In each episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast, formerly known as UKICE (I Tell), we sit down with a new guest and explore their area of expertise. We investigate the key issues and discuss how and why it helps us better understand our society. The podcast was cited by the Guardian in 2022 as one of the best podcasts to understand British politics.
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The authoritative source for independent research on UK-EU relations. Listen to our UKICE (I Tell) podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/user-941630307
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What can borders tell us about politics, history and identity?
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How do borders relate to questions of identity? What can we learn from thinking of Europe as a "made-up continent"? And what is the analytical power of maps?On this episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Professor Sarah Hall talks to Jonn Elledge, author of 'A History of the World in 47 Borders' and Lewis Baston, author of 'Borderlines: A …
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What's next for cross-party politics in Britain?
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What does the general election tell us about the stability of the British two-party system? Will Brexit rise again as an issue on the political agenda? And can smaller parties ever thrive in coalition governments? In the first episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Professor Anand Menon discusses these questions and much more with Dr Alan …
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Will Jennings and Jamie Furlong on 'The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales'
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This week, UKICE Deputy Director Professor Paula Surridge talks to Professor Will Jennings (Associate Dean Research & Enterprise, University of Southampton) and Dr Jamie Furlong (Research Fellow, Research Fellow, University of Westminster) about their new book, 'The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales'. They discuss the concept of a ‘Blue W…
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Election special with Rob Ford and Sophie Stowers
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On this week's special episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon talks to UKICE Senior Fellow Professor Rob Ford and Sophie Stowers from our research team about the upcoming general election. They discuss the challenges facing a potential Labour government, the extent to which campaigns influence election outcomes, and the most interesting s…
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Dmitry Grozoubinski on 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade' and the UK's post-Brexit trade policy
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On this week's episode of UKICE (I Tell), UKICE Senior Fellow Jill Rutter interviews Dmitry Grozoubinski, former Australian trade negotiator and diplomat and current Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform. They talk about Dmitry's new book, 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and What You Need to Know About It', his insights from having tr…
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Lisa Nandy on a potential Labour government's approach to international development
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, which took place on 15 May. One of the few northern MPs to retain her seat as Labour’s Red Wall crumbled in 2019, she argued that the party needed to “change or die” when she s…
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Sir John Curtice on predictions for the general election and historic election shocks
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with the “doyen of British elections”, Sir John Curtice.Sir John needs little introduction to followers of British politics, as one of the UK’s best-known political scientists and the man who guides the nation through election nights for the BBC. Recent…
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Catherine Barnard and Fiona Costello on the challenges faced by EU migrant workers in Great Yarmouth
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On this episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Sarah Hall talks to Professor Catherine Barnard (Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe & Professor of EU Law and Employment Law, University of Cambridge) and Fiona Costello (Research Associate, University of Cambridge) about their new book titled "Low-paid EU migrant workers: the house, the street, the …
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Jonathan White on the politics of the future and what it means for democracies
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On this week's episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Sarah Hall talks to Professor Jonathan White, Professor of Politics and Deputy Head of the European Institute at the London School of Economics about his new book, In the Long Run: The Future as a Political Idea, the relationship between technology and democracy, his thoughts on direct democracy a…
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Hannah Ritchie on tackling the climate crisis and why 'doomsday narratives' are unhelpful
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On this episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon talked to Dr Hannah Ritchie, Senior Researcher in the Programme for Global Development at the University of Oxford and Lead Researcher at Our World in Data. Dr Ritchie discussed her new book, Not the End of the World, reasons to be optimistic in the fight against the climate emergency and why…
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Matt Warman on the future of the Conservative Party, the Rwanda Bill and the next general election
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with Deputy Chairman of the Conservative One Nation group, MP for Boston and Skegness and former Technology Editor of the Daily Telegraph, Matt Warman. Matt sat down with Professor Anand Menon to discuss his views on the Government’s Rwanda Bill, if Ris…
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Elections and public opinion with Professor Sir John Curtice and Professor Sara Hobolt
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On this episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon talks to Professor Sir John Curtice and Professor Sara Hobolt about the media and political discourse around polls, their predictions for the UK general election and what is at stake in the upcoming European Parliament election.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Books on Brexit: John Erik Fossum, Christopher Lord and Merethe Dotterud Leiren
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.In this …
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2023 in review with UKICE (I Tell)
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It's almost Christmas and the end of another tumultuous political year To reflect on the events of 2023, Anand Menon talks to Jill Rutter and Sarah Hall for a special episode of the UKICE (I Tell) podcast. How has the UK economy performed in 2023? What have been the key debates inside the Conservative Party? What has Nicola Sturgeon's departure mea…
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Ros Atkins on clear communication and ‘The Art of Explanation’
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon interviews BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, famous for his viral explainer videos on current affairs. Recorded at our Unlocked event on 13 December, they discussed Ros’s new book ‘The Art of Explanation’, which outlines the key elements of good explanation and clear communicat…
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Books on Brexit: Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Mary C. …
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Lee Anderson on immigration, Brexit and how the Conservatives could reclaim a lead in the polls
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Professor Anand Menon interviewed Lee Anderson, Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party and MP for Ashfield at an event at the 2023 Conservative Party Conference, organised by UK in a Changing Europe and ConHome. Anand and Lee discussed what the Conservatives could do to reclaim a lead in the polls, Lee’s outspoken approach to politics, and his time…
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Robert T…
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Philip Hubbard on Brexit, borders and myths of Englishness
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On this episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Sarah Hall talks to Professor Philip Hubbard about his book, 'Borderlands: Identity and Belonging at the Edge of England', Brexit and myths of Englishness.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Books on Brexit: Brigid Laffan
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Brigid L…
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Michel B…
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan de Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Philip C…
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Professor Louise Amoore on the UK's response to the ethical challenges posed by AI
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In the week of the UK’s AI Safety Summit, Professor Sarah Hall talks to Professor Louise Amoore about responding to the ethical challenges posed by different types of artificial intelligence, regulatory differences between the UK and the EU and the role of tech companies in ensuring the safe use of AI.…
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan de Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Stefaan …
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‘Books on Brexit’ is a podcast for anyone interested in the UK and the EU. Our guest authors represent a range of views on how we got here, and future prospects for the UK and UK-EU relations. They include: Michel Barnier, Philip Cunliffe, Stefaan De Rynck, Peter Foster, Brigid Laffan, Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed, and Robert Tombs.Peter Fo…
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Wes Streeting on how a Labour government would build an NHS fit for the future
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our Unlocked event with Wes Streeting, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Labour MP for Ilford North, co-produced with New Statesman. He set out Labour’s vision for Health and Social Care, and discussed what Labour needs to do to gain the keys to Number 10 …
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Lord Heseltine on Brexit, his time in government and the future of the Conservative Party
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our Unlocked event with a stalwart of British politics, former Deputy Prime Minister and current President of European Movement UK, Lord Heseltine. He talked to Professor Anand Menon on 20 September about his time in government, including his roles in the Thatcher and Major cabi…
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Professor Michael Ignatieff on Brexit, his political career and fighting populism
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On this week's episode of UKICE (I Tell), Professor Anand Menon talks to Professor Michael Ignatieff, a writer, historian and former politician. Their conversation covers the future of liberal democracies, the EU's response to populist leaders, the erosion of trust in politics and much more.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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The Expert Factor Pilot: What is the Point of Party Conferences?
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A general election is looming. Manifestos are being drafted. The battle of ideas is intensifying. From tackling climate change to turning around the economy, rethinking Britain’s place in the world to restoring trust in politics, the UK is facing huge challenges. So how can we make sense of it all?The EXPERT FACTOR is the podcast for people who hav…
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Mark D'Arcy on his career at the BBC and how Brexit has changed parliament
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In this week's episode of UKICE (I Tell), Anand Menon interviews Mark D'Arcy, a former parliamentary correspondent at the BBC. In Mr D'Arcy's first interview following his retirement, he talks about his two decades of reporting on Westminster, how Brexit has changed parliament and much more.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Daniel Chandler on rehabilitating liberalism and the political implications of economic inequality
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Daniel Chandler joined this week’s episode of the UKICE (I Tell) podcast to talk to Professor Anand Menon about his new book, Free and Equal: What Would a Fair Society Look Like?, what his top two policy recommendations for Keir Starmer would be and whether COVID has made radical change more achievable.----Daniel Chandler is an economist and philos…
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Rakib Ehsan on identity politics and social conservatism among ethnic minority communities in the UK
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Dr Rakib Ehsan joined Professor Jonathan Portes to talk about his new book, 'Beyond Grievance: What the Left Gets Wrong about Ethnic Minorities', identity politics and what policy advice he would give the next government. ---Dr Rakib Ehsan is a research analyst and writer, specialising in matters of social cohesion, race relations, and public secur…
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UKICE Lunch Hour: By-elections special
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This special episode of UKICE (I Tell) features a recording of our latest UKICE Lunch Hour, where polling experts discussed the results of the July by-elections. The panel including Professor Anand Menon, Professor Rob Ford, Professor Paula Surridge and Sophie Stowers considered what the results meant and, more specifically, their implications as w…
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Ben Judah on 'This is Europe: The Way We Live Now' and European identity
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In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Professor Anand Menon interviews Ben Judah, author, journalist and Director of the Transform Europe Initiative at the Atlantic Council about his new book, 'This is Europe: The Way We Live Now'. They discuss what it means to be European and the role of immigration, technol…
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The Rt Hon Ian Blackford on Scottish independence and the future of the SNP
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our most recent Unlocked event featuring Professor Anand Menon's interview with the Rt Hon Ian Blackford, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber and former SNP Westminster leader. The conversation covered a wide range of issues including the future of the SNP, Labour’s chances in the ne…
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British identity, Brexit and polarisation with Sunder Katwala
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In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, talks to Professor Sarah Hall about what his new book, 'How to Be a Patriot: Why Love of Country Can End Our Very British Culture War', says about the challenges to identity in polarised times, from the Brexit divides to the pol…
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The Rt Hon Lord Kinnock on Labour's electoral chances, UK-EU relations & Margaret Thatcher
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with the Rt Hon Lord Kinnock, former Labour leader, European Commissioner and stalwart of British politics. Talking to Professor Anand Menon on 6 June, Neil discussed Keir Starmer’s chances in the next general election, Labour’s EU policy and what it wa…
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Tracy Brabin on levelling up, devolution and Labour's chances at the next general election
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our latest Unlocked event with Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire. Talking to Professor Anand Menon on 31 May, Tracy discussed her role as Metro Mayor, regional devolution and what ‘levelling up’ means to those in West Yorkshire, as well her time as a Labour MP and the party’…
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The five political traps and tackling the housing crisis with Professor Ben Ansell
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In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Professor Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, talks to Professor Anand Menon about his new book, 'Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them', the merits of proportional r…
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Tom Tugendhat on national security, Russia's war in Ukraine and the rise of China
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On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our most recent Unlocked event with Minister of State for Security, Tom Tugendhat. The event took place in late April and we covered a range of issues from the main security threats facing the UK at home, the UK’s role in European defence, the response to Russia’s war in Ukraine…
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Women in public life, inequality and Australian influence in British politics with Julia Gillard
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In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London talks to Professor Anand Menon about the role of women in public life, tackling inequality and 'Australia-style' politics in the UK. ---Juli…
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'The Big Con' and the value of consultancies with Rosie Collington
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In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Rosie Collington, PhD student at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) and co-author of 'The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens Our Businesses, Infantilizes Our Governments and Warps Our Economies' talks to Professor Anand Menon about the va…
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Humanitarian support and the Illegal Migration Bill with Laura Kyrke-Smith and Abdul Amin
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Laura Kyrke-Smith, UK Executive Director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Abdul Amin, PhD student and a refugee client of the IRC join Professor Anand Menon to discuss the work of the IRC, issues around humanitarian assistance and the effects of the Illegal Migration Bill.--- Laura Kyrke-Smith was appointed executive director of the …
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Scottish independence and the UK's territorial constitution with Aileen McHarg
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Professor Aileen McHarg joins Professor Anand Menon to discuss the effects of Brexit on the UK's territorial constitution, Scottish independence and the intersection of law and politics. ---Aileen McHarg has been Professor of Public Law and Human Rights at Durham University since 2019. She previously worked at the Universities of Strathclyde, Glasg…
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Democracy, Brexit and the war in Ukraine with Anne Applebaum
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum joins Professor Anand Menon to discuss the rise of authoritarianism around the world and her book, 'Twilight of Democracy'; Western support for Ukraine; and the effects of Brexit on British politics.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Chagos Islands, Ukraine and international law with Philippe Sands
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Professor Philippe Sands KC joins Professor Catherine Barnard to discuss his latest book, 'The Last Colony', which tells the story of the illegal British occupation of the Chagos Islands; the UK's role in the world; as well as Russia's war against Ukraine, from the perspective of international law. ----Philippe Sands KC is Professor of the Public U…
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Good Neighbours? The UK and Europe After Brexit: Episode Seven
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After Brexit: whatever happened to the Anglosphere?With Michael Kenny, Professor at POLIS at the University of Cambridge; Leslie Vinjamuri, Director of the US and the Americas Programme at Chatham House; and Srdjan Vucetic, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of OttawaThis episode looks at the …
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In Conversation: Prime Minister Liz Truss on building a Network of Liberty post-Brexit (2021)
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Liz Truss is to become the UK’s next prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative leadership contest. At the 2021 Conservative Party conference the UK in a Changing Europe partnered with ConservativeHome to bring an in conversation between with Anand Menon and the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss…
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Good Neighbours? The UK and Europe After Brexit: Episode Six
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Beyond Europe? The UK’s foreign policy after BrexitWith Richard Whitman, Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent and The Rt Hon. the Baroness Neville-Jones DCMG of the House of Lords.This episode looks at UK foreign policy before and after Brexit, and where ‘Europe’ fits. It explores how UK foreign policy evolved…
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Anand Menon On OH GOD WHAT NOW: What is the future of Levelling Up?
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Director Anand Menon spoke to OH GOD, WHAT NOW? podcast about the future of Levelling Up once #LizTruss or #RishiSunak becomes Prime Minister You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lQAyHQa0I5t2QCP1mDr6V?si=5_AYPj2yRuOWFGslCyZ1sQ🔴 🔵 MORE from UK in a Changing Europe 🔴 🔵 SUBSCRIBE to our channel ➡️ https://www.youtu…
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