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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.
The Federal Trust has no allegiance to any political party. It is registered as a charity for the purposes of education and research.
Read the Federal Trust’s Statement on Rejoining the European Union.
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VIDEO: Brexit Doesn’t Work, Federalism Does
Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the need for more international cooperation in the face of the environmental and populist challenges facing the whole planet. WATCH HERE Or in the player below: SPEAKERS: Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History [...]
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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 [...]
VIDEO: Brexit – Does the EU want the UK back?
In this new Federal Trust video, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. They argue that [...]
PODCAST: Brexit – Does the EU want the UK back?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. [...]
VIDEO: The United Kingdom – A Discontented Union?
In this new Federal Trust video, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones and Professor John Denham discuss the present state of the United Kingdom and argue that the new Labour government will only be able to bring about [...]
PODCAST: The United Kingdom – A Discontented Union?
In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones and Professor John Denham discuss the present state of the United Kingdom and argue that the new Labour government will only be able [...]
VIDEO: Will Brexit Destroy the Conservative Party?
In this Federal Trust video, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibility of a realignment of the British party system. In particular, they discuss the threat posed to the Conservative Party [...]
PODCAST: Will Brexit Destroy the Conservative Party?
In this new podcast episode, our Chair John Stevens and Director Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibility of a realignment of the British party system. In particular, they discuss the threat posed to the Conservative Party [...]
VIDEO: Can Brexit Be Reset?
In this video discussion, Federal Trust Chair John Stevens argues that Sir Keir Starmer will find it difficult to secure any meaningful "reset" in relations between the EU and UK. Starmer is, according to John [...]
