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Welcome to Interel’s insight on the latest political developments in the UK and EU. At this time of seismic change in British and European politics, our team of experts set out their views on the latest twists and turns in the debate.

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Interel’s Spring Statement Analysis

William Blackman

13 Mar 2018 - 16:37

In the run up to the Spring Statement, the Treasury went to some lengths to dampen the anticipation of what would be announced – stressing on a number of occasions that there would be no new fiscal announcements, that it would be much shorter than previous Autumn Statements and moving it from the prime time […]

Where the Conservatives stand on Brexit

Adam Isaacs

6 Mar 2018 - 12:12

To round off a week of big Brexit speeches, Theresa May delivered her vision for the Brexit negotiations. Red lines on the Single Market, Customs Union and Northern Ireland were drawn, despite several nods towards regulatory alignment. See the infographic below for a breakdown of the Conservative Party’s key positions as laid out by May.

Labour’s Brexit Policy

Adam Isaacs

27 Feb 2018 - 14:15

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s big Brexit speech, Jeremy Corbyn has outlined Labour’s position on key policy areas including the Single Market, Customs Union and more. Below we detail the key policy issues on which the Labour leader has now given greater clarity.

Just how complex is the university tuition review going to be?

Holly Ramsey

22 Feb 2018 - 15:39

The UK has one of the most expensive systems of university tuition in the world; a topic ardently debated amongst students, parents, academics and politicians. A wide ranging review was announced on Monday by the Prime Minister into university tuition fees. This review is to be welcomed and is certainly apt, but why is there […]

UK decision time on Brexit fast approaching

Carl Thomson

14 Feb 2018 - 18:02

Earlier today, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson used a widely trailed keynote speech at Policy Exchange to set out his vision of a “liberal Brexit”. This was the first in a series of choreographed Cabinet interventions that will take place over the next few days, aimed at breaking the deadlock over the terms of the post-Brexit […]

Are Labour on to a winning formula with re-nationalisation?

William Blackman

12 Feb 2018 - 16:37

Over the weekend we heard more about the Labour Party’s plans to bring key services back into the public sector, including the railways and utilities such as the water and energy markets. Speaking at Labour’s “alternative models of ownership” conference, Corbyn and McDonnell ramped up their party’s rhetoric on the issue, saying that a future […]

Interel TV – The Cabinet Brexit Summit

Alex Mulchrone

9 Feb 2018 - 17:10

Our Consultant Alexander Mulchrone runs us through the ramifications from this week’s big Brexit summit amongst Cabinet Ministers.

The digital world of local politics

Michael McLaughlin

2 Feb 2018 - 16:31

Social media usage in Westminster took on a curious twist this week, with consultants and reporters all having a go on the brand new Matt Hancock app, launched unsurprisingly by the Culture Secretary to help him connect with voters in his constituency. Matt Hancock is not the first MP to try and connect directly to […]

Interel Brexit Breakfast with Barry Gardiner MP – Shadow International Trade Secretary

Alex Mulchrone

18 Jan 2018 - 16:25

Interel hosted a Brexit Breakfast with Barry Gardiner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade on 18 January 2018. Barry offered his insight on Brexit negotiations and the future of international trade. Here are the top 10 things you need to know. Labour will vote against the EU Withdrawal Bill until it meets 6 […]

Less reshuffle, more kerfuffle

Alex Mulchrone

9 Jan 2018 - 16:30

Walter Bagehot in The English Constitution argued that the power of patronage was the Prime Minister’s most useful tool. Through hiring and firing, Cabinet reshuffles are an important way for Prime Ministers to shake-up their top team, clear out the stables and stamp their authority over misbehaving Ministers. Clearly, Theresa May has skipped reading her […]

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Welcome to

Interel Insight

What we're talking about

Interel’s Spring Statement Analysis

William Blackman

Where the Conservatives stand on Brexit

Adam Isaacs

Labour’s Brexit Policy

Adam Isaacs

Just how complex is the university tuition review going to be?

Holly Ramsey

UK decision time on Brexit fast approaching

Carl Thomson

Are Labour on to a winning formula with re-nationalisation?

William Blackman

Interel TV – The Cabinet Brexit Summit

Alex Mulchrone

The digital world of local politics

Michael McLaughlin

Interel Brexit Breakfast with Barry Gardiner MP – Shadow International Trade Secretary

Alex Mulchrone

Less reshuffle, more kerfuffle

Alex Mulchrone

CHECK OUR DEDICATED PAGE ABOUT OUR BREXIT SERVICES

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