Rob Groves: Epstein, Brexit and the Oligarch Network

Feb 7, 2026 | Brexit was sold as a patriotic uprising against “global elites”. But ten years on, the evidence tells a very different story. New reporting from the Epstein files shows how Brexit was welcomed inside elite billionaire networks as a “return to tribalism”. And when you trace the money, the data operations, the propaganda pipelines and the political networks behind Brexit, a clear pattern emerges. Brexit strengthened oligarchs, authoritarians and data-driven political operators.

Michael Lambert: Why No Leader Can Fix Britain’s Current Course

Feb 7, 2026 | In this video I reflect on recent events in British politics from a very different perspective — speaking from Bangkok and watching the UK from afar.

I discuss the latest defections to Reform UK, why Nigel Farage still represents a political cul-de-sac rather than a governing future, and what these shifts say about the Conservative Party’s decline.

I also look at Keir Starmer’s trip to China, the reality behind the so-called “sophisticated relationship”, and the uncomfortable truth about Britain trying to negotiate alone in a world dominated by large trade blocs.

Along the way I touch on Peter Mandelson, Labour’s leadership dilemma, Andy Burnham, Davos and the wider question of whether Brexit has left Britain trying to play a role in the world that no longer exists.

Farage´s “Behaviour of Putin’s Puppet” | Outside Views on Brexit and the UK

January 17, 2026

Michael Lambert: Who Ruined Britain? - The 20 People I Hold Most Responsible

Jan 17, 2026 | Britain is in a terrible state — economically, politically, and socially. This did not happen by accident.

In this video, I list and comment on the 20 people (and groups) who I believe have been most responsible for Britain’s decline over the past decade.

These are my opinions, based on years of observing British politics, media, business and government — and I fully expect many viewers to disagree with parts of this list.

Brexit Is a Failure

Michael Heseltine speaks common sense with conviction.
The creation of the Single Market was indeed Margaret Thatchers’s GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT. That know-nothing, self-aggrandizing , self-enriching charlatan, Farage, should be thoroughly ashamed of himself for dragging us out of the European Union and impoverishing the nation. — © Mark Alexander

Brexit Shock: 62% Now Want to Re-join EU

Jan 4, 2026 | A groundbreaking new YouGov poll reveals that 62% of British voters now want to re-join the European Union, marking a historic supermajority that completely destroys Keir Starmer's Brexit red lines. This is higher than pro-EU support in France and Italy, proving that Brexit Britain has turned decisively against leaving the EU.

I, for one, would welcome getting rid of the pound! Long-term, the value of the pound has gone down and down. In fact, since the end of World War One, the pound has approximately halved in value every ten years! Yes, its value goes up for a while now and then, but the long-term trend is DOWN! Not wanting to relinquish the pound sterling is no argument for not re-joining the European Union. — © Mark Alexander

More Brexit Cheating

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Brexit Supporting Journalists Admit It's Been a 'Failure' | LBC

Dec 3, 2025 | James O'Brien turns your attention back to the European Union as he considers whether the 'winds of change are blowing in the face of Brexit'.

Tory peer Lord Finkelstein writes in The Times, 'Logical step for Labour is to reverse Brexit'. This comes as Leave supporting columnists admit that Brexit has been a 'failure' as a respected economic body say it has reduced the UK's GDP per person by 6%-8%.

James takes aim at the Brexit-supporting media and argues that 'Project Fear' was not extreme enough.


This is where schadenfreude should kick in! But feeling that would be more than a little mean. So I shall refrain from revelling in it. I am, however, very pleased that I am, and always have been, on the right side of history when it comes to Brexit. I was dead nuts AGAINST Brexit from the very start. I said then that Brexit was MADNESS, and MADNESS it has proved to be.

The only relevant question now is this: How the hell are we going to be able to extricate ourselves from this ridiculous, stupid, and suicidal move. — © Mark Alexander

Truth To Power: Britain’s Youth Exodus: The Final Brexit Betrayal

Dec 6, 2025

The Sunday Telegraph Admits that Brexit Has Been a Disaster

November 30, 2025

HERE'S A LINK TO THE ARTICLE: 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 »

Professor Tim Wilson: Stanley Johnson Is Right about Russia's Role in Brexit

November 25, 2025

Truth To Power — An Official Brexit Confession: Too Little, Too Late

November 1, 2025

'It Would Be a Disaster': Juncker Warns against Far-Right Rule in Europe

Oct 9, 2025 | Former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker tells Andrew Marr “life would be easier without Brexit.”

Juncker gives his view on the EU’s new steel tariffs, the future of UK–EU relations under Keir Starmer and explains why he believes Nigel Farage “wouldn’t be the best Prime Minister.”

He also warns against the rise of the far-right, saying that these movements are not in line with 'European traditions'.

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party Compared to 1930s Fascists — Michael Heseltine’s Scathing Attack

Oct 8, 2025 | In an extraordinary intervention, Lord Michael Heseltine delivers a brutal warning about Nigel Farage’s Reform Party — comparing its populist rhetoric to the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe.

As British politics slides deeper into division, Heseltine stands alone, urging the country to remember history before it’s too late.

While others shouted, one man spoke sense. Michael Heseltine - the statesman Britain forgot it needed - stood tall this conference season, reminding us what courage and decency sound like.

A montage of truth, conviction, and class.


The Conservative Party has to look to Wales for common sense! Heseltine is a proud Welshman. — © Mark Alexander

Hugh Grant Exposes the Truth about Who Really Runs Britain 🇬🇧

Oct 5, 2025 | Hugh Grant has said what millions are thinking: Government should serve the people, not corporations. Brexit was sold on lies, and Britain is paying the price. Here’s the truth they don’t want you to hear. …

Brexit Is to Blame for Illegal Migration Crisis | Ed Davey

Sep 22, 2025 | “Isn't it quite hypocritical of the Conservatives and Nigel Farage to point to the problems that they caused?”

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey blames Brexit for the issue of illegal migration.

Beyond Trump’s Carriage Ride: Britain’s Cautionary Tale for the US

Sep 21, 2025 | Donald Trump’s visit to Britain this week came with royal pageantry, but the cautionary tale is what’s outside the palace gates. Britain’s post-Brexit reality is a warning for America. From Brexit to MAGA, both nations abandoned the larger stories that once bound their people together.

Post-Brexit UK Must Choose: America or Europe?

Sep 19, 2025 | Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the choice post-Brexit Britain must make between Europe and America. They predict that the UK will opt for Europe in the medium to long term, despite the short term attractions of the “special relationship.

SPEAKERS:
John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.
Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

ABOUT THE FEDERAL TRUST:
The Federal Trust is a research institute studying regional, national, European and global levels of government. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it. The Federal Trust has no allegiance to any political party. It is registered as a charity for the purposes of education and research.


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Ireland's Former Prime Minister on Boris Johnson, Brexit and Coming Out | BBC Newscast

Sep 19, 2025 | Adam speaks to Leo Varadkar, former Taoiseach on Boris Johnson, Brexit and coming out. He was the leader of Ireland during the pivotal Brexit negotiations.

Mr Varadkar became Ireland's youngest Taoiseach at the age of 38 in 2017. He had led the three-party coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.

Lord Heseltine on Brexit Day: 'We've Lost Power and Influence' – Newsnight

Mar 30, 2017 | "It's the day in which Britain lost more power and influence than in any other day of my peacetime life.” Lord Heseltine speaks to Emily Maitlis on the day Article 50 was triggered - starting the process of the UK leaving the EU.

Lord Heseltine, a Welshman, would have made a wonderful Conservative prime minister. — © Mark Alexander