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Argues that Brexit has significantly damaged the UK car industry, suggesting the sector has moved from international pace-setter to laggard and warning that forthcoming EU trade rule changes could further harm competitiveness.
Essex County Council has launched a private security operation called Operation Vanguard to ‘reassure’ residents; the authors question whether it provides reassurance or effectively reinforces private policing and its implications for accountability and public oversight.
Argues that recent Franco‑British rapprochement should be leveraged to build broader European coalitions, exploring prospects for joint leadership in Europe and proposing how UK–France cooperation might shape continental policy agendas.
Paula Surridge argues that the Conservatives’ strategy of targeting former Reform UK voters is unlikely to succeed and could backfire for party leader Kemi Badenoch, analysing voter behaviour and political risks.
Considers the constitutional and political consequences if a major party withdraws from power sharing at Stormont over Drumcree, outlining likely next steps and institutional strains for Northern Ireland governance.
A chapter by David Klemperer outlines the state of UK debate on electoral reform and considers future prospects for change, setting this analysis within the broader 'Policy landscape 2026' context.
Joël Reland argues that the EU’s more protectionist regulatory approach—characterised as ‘Made in Europe’—raises the economic costs of non‑membership and complicates political moves like Andy Burnham’s proposed EU outreach.
Reflects on the prospects of another EU referendum, warning that public debate risks repeating the low quality and polarisation of previous campaigns and considering implications for politics and policy.
Jonathan Portes outlines why the ONS revised UK productivity growth for 2009–19, moving on from the previously cited 0.7% figure and concluding the slowdown was real but less severe than earlier estimates implied.
Anand Menon examines whether the Liberal Democrats’ conference position on Europe—particularly the question of rejoining the EU—could make the party more influential in UK EU policy debates.
Anand Menon surveys immediate and long‑term foreign policy challenges for the UK as part of the Policy Landscape 2026 report, assessing the political debate and strategic priorities the government must confront.
Recent state elections, including two held on Sunday, saw significant gains for the far‑right AfD, prompting Ed Turner to argue that repeated electoral advances by anti‑establishment parties are making German coalition formation and governance steadily more difficult.
Reports that Iceland’s referendum narrowly rejected reopening EU accession talks, but argues Reykjavik still seeks a close relationship with the EU; the piece analyses political drivers behind maintaining strong ties despite the vote.
Fabian Zuleeg argues that a model of Associate Membership that might suit Canada is unlikely to translate to the UK, given different geographic, political and legal contexts; he cautions against treating the Canadian precedent as a ready-made solution for UK–EU ties.