The End of Singapore-on-Thames

In this new Federal Trust video John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications for Brexit of the past turbulent ten days in British politics. They conclude that the failure of the "mini-budget" marks the end of "Singapore on Thames" as a model for Brexit. It is however unclear what other model can replace it. The Conservative Party and the United Kingdom are therefore facing a catastrophic dilemma. Whether carrying on with Brexit or abandoning it, both courses of action will be exceptionally painful and disruptive.

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

Brendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

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The LibDems need to come out and state clearly that they wish to take us back into the EU (without all those opt-outs). Remember: Fortune favours the brave. It could be the best thing that the LibDems could ever do. – © Mark Alexander