The Federal Trust

by The Federal Trust for Education and Research

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 ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Is an EU-UK Defence Pact on the Cards after Brexit?

    Is an EU-UK Defence Pact on the Cards after Brexit?

    E14
    17:54

    Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the prospects and pitfalls for a defence pact between the UK and EU. They argue that if Donald Trump is the next President of the United States, the conclusion of such a pact will be much more difficult. Under a Trump Presidency the UK will be faced with a series of difficult choices between Europe and the USA, not only in the defence field, but in trade and geopolitics as well. SPEAKERS Brendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP. John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.

  • Brexit - Too Hot to Handle in the General Election?

    Brexit - Too Hot to Handle in the General Election?

    E13
    24:35

    John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications of the General Election’s results for relations between the UK and the EU. They warn that the Labour Party will not gain much purchase in Brussels by the simple fact of not being the Conservative Party. They conclude that British politics are in flux and that changing political attitudes towards the European Union are at the heart of this volatility. SPEAKERS Brendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP. John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. ABOUT THE FEDERAL TRUST The Federal Trust is a research institute studying regional, national, European and global levels of government. 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. Website: https://fedtrust.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/fedtrust Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=treasurer%40fedtrust.co.uk¤cy_code=GBP Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/federaltrust #brexit #rejoineu #labourparty #keirstarmer #generalelection2024

  • Will Labour unpick Brexit?

    Will Labour unpick Brexit?

    E12
    19:03

    In this new podcast episode, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the likely evolution of a Labour government’s approach towards the EU. They argue that political pragmatism and economic reality may lead over the next five years to a transformation of Keir Starmer’s current cautious approach towards the EU.

  • Brexit: a prison for young people?

    Brexit: a prison for young people?

    E11
    16:35

    The Brexit debate in the UK remains confused and confusing. In this new Federal Trust podcast, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the irony of both Rejoiners and Brexiters discussing the recent proposals from the European Commission to help young people to travel for work and study as if they were a prelude to the restoration of Freedom of Movement. Both Rejoiners and Brexiters are wrong in this assessment.

  • Brexit: The Debate Continues

    Brexit: The Debate Continues

    E10
    19:30

    In this new Federal Trust video, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens review some recent surprising contributions to the Brexit debate. They suggest that the debate on Brexit continues to evolve, even though leading politicians do their best to suppress it. SPEAKERS John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.