Institute for Public Policy Research

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21 October 2026 10:05

Britain’s Europe debate is still stuck in 2016. The world isn’t. So what does “taking back control” actually mean in 2026? Watch👇

Institute for Public Policy Research

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19 October 2026 16:12

Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016 to ‘take back control,’ so why does it now feel like we have less? Economic power depends on scale. Defence relies on shared capabilities. And threats to democracy, from disinformation to foreign interference, do not stop at national borders.

Institute for Public Policy Research

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19 October 2026 12:05

🌍️| NEW REPORT: Britain cannot protect its prosperity, security and democracy alone. We set out why the UK needs a new relationship with Europe and why EU membership should be the medium-term goal. Read here 👇 buff.ly/QGSz6KB

Institute for Public Policy Research

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19 October 2026 12:04

Britain’s relationship with Europe needs a new direction. Our new report sets out three key steps: change the conversation, start building together and rebuild trust, with EU membership as the medium-term goal. Watch here and read the full report below 👇

Matthew Palmer

so3brocktree.bsky.social

05 October 2026 19:36

Right, rant incoming. Got through Ukraine - a country at war whose train network is regularly targetted by the Russians - with relatively little drama. Get to Poland and Easyjet cancels our late night flight out. Fuck me, travel through a warzone to get buggered at the last hurdle by Easyjet... 🙃