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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Minorities report: the attitudes of Britain’s ethnic minority population
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In this episode of the UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Anand Menon sits down with UKICE researchers Sophie Stowers and Zain Mohyuddin to discuss their recently published 'Minorities report: the attitudes of Britain’s ethnic minority population'.Research suggests that ethnic minority voters often have political and social views at variance with tho…
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Michael Gove in-conversation with Professor Anand Menon
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On this special episode of the UK in a Changing Europe podcast, we have a live recording of Michael Gove's in-conversation event with Professor Anand Menon Anand at Bush House on 13 November 2024 as part of UKICE's 'Unlocked' series.Michael Gove has been a key player in British politics during one of its most turbulent periods. A cabinet veteran, h…
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The view from the US: With the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue
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On this episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, the BBC's Chief North America Political Correspondent, Gary O'Donoghue, dials in from Washington DC to discuss the recent US elections and their aftermath with UKICE Director Professor Anand Menon. What was it like covering one of the most decisive - and divisive, US elections in history? What…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brexit and Beyond with Timothy Garton Ash
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Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford, joins Anand Menon to discuss his recent research, the political situation in different European countries, his views on the future of Europe and more.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Helen Drake and Joël Reland
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In this episode of UK in a Changing Europe's Brexit and Beyond podcast, Helen Drake, Professor of French and European Studies at Loughborough University London, and Joël Reland, Researcher at UKICE, join Anand Menon to discuss the state of French politics.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Will Moy and Jill Rutter
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Will Moy, Chief Executive of Full Fact, joins Anand Menon and Jill Rutter in this episode of UK in a Changing Europe’s Brexit and Beyond podcast to discuss, amongst other things, the work of Full Fact and the importance of transparency and accountability in political settings.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Catherine Briddick and Cathryn Costello
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In this episode of UK in a Changing Europe's Brexit and Beyond podcast, Catherine Briddick (University of Oxford) and Cathryn Costello (Hertie School, Berlin; University of Oxford) join UKICE Deputy Director Catherine Barnard to discuss migration, refugee and asylum policy, the Ukraine scheme, the Government's Rwanda policy, and more.…
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Brexit and Beyond with Joël Reland and Jill Rutter
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UK in a Changing Europe Researcher Joël Reland and Senior Research Fellow Jill Rutter join Anand Menon in this episode to discuss UK-EU regulatory divergence, the impact on businesses, how different sectors such as agriculture and financial services are coping and more.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Katy Hayward
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In a special edition of the Brexit and Beyond podcast, Katy Hayward, Senior Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of Political Sociology at Queen's University Belfast, joins Jill Rutter and Anand Menon to discuss the rapidly changing circumstances in and around Northern Ireland.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Jonathan Portes
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Our Senior Fellow Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London, joins Anand Menon to discuss inflation, the cost of living crisis, the impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 and more.Av The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast
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Brexit and Beyond with Fiona Hill
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In this episode of our Brexit and Beyond podcast, Anand Menon speaks with Fiona Hill, the first guest in our new Unlocked event series.In this discussion, Fiona, a former Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs on the National Security Council from 2017 to 2019, shared her insights on the war in Ukraine, her experience working as a former …
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Brexit and Beyond with Mark Galeotti
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In this episode of UK in a Changing Europe's Brexit and Beyond podcast, Professor Mark Galeotti joins Anand Menon to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mark shares his insights on the state of the Russian economy, the evolving European security landscape, the importance of understanding Putin’s aims and motivations, the history of Ukrainian-R…
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