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The Federal Trust is a research institute studying the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has long made a powerful contribution to the study of federalism and federal systems. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it.
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VIDEO – Has Brexit Cost Us £40bn? The economic consequences of leaving the EU
In this Federal Trust video, John Springford asks whether the economic consequences of Brexit have been as negative as its opponents predicted. He concludes that these predictions were broadly accurate and the fiscal position of the UK is today considerably worse than it would have been without Brexit. WATCH THE [...]
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VIDEO: Is Trump the End of Brexit?
In this new Federal Trust video, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly mark the fifth anniversary of Brexit by reviewing the arguments of the referendum campaign in 2016. They conclude that the arguments deployed in favour [...]
PODCAST: Is Trump the End of Brexit?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly mark the fifth anniversary of Brexit by reviewing the arguments of the referendum campaign in 2016. They conclude that the arguments [...]
VIDEO: It’s official – There was no plan for Brexit
In this new Federal Trust video, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss recent policy developments on Europe from the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party. They also discuss and analyse Labour's approach of trying to [...]
PODCAST: It’s official – There was no plan for Brexit
In this new Federal Trust podcast, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss recent policy developments on Europe from the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party. They also discuss and analyse Labour's approach of trying to [...]
VIDEO: A Brexit Reset for the City of London?
In this new video, Graham Bishop and Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibilities for a reset of relations in the financial sector between the UK and EU. They conclude that these possibilities are limited, given the [...]
PODCAST: A Brexit Reset for the City of London?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, Graham Bishop and Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibilities for a reset of relations in the financial sector between the UK and EU. They conclude that these [...]
VIDEO: Will Trump shake up British politics?
In this new Federal Trust video, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the likely impact of Donald Trump's reelection on British and European politics. They argue that the UK will find itself [...]
PODCAST: Will Trump shake up British politics?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the likely impact of Donald Trump's reelection on British and European politics. They argue that the Uk [...]
VIDEO: Is Trump the Destroyer of Brexit?
In the latest Federal Trust video, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications of Donald Trump's reelection as US President. They argue that his Presidency may well usher in a reconfiguration [...]
PODCAST: Is Trump the Destroyer of Brexit?
In this new podcast episode, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications of Donald Trump's reelection as US President. They argue that his Presidency may well usher in a reconfiguration of [...]
