Brexit: The 'Phoney War' Phase - with Professor Ronan McCrea

Brexit: The 'Phoney War' Phase - with Professor Ronan McCrea

Almost a month after becoming British prime minister, Boris Johnson has restated his opposition to the backstop in a four-page letter to European Council president Donald Tusk, in which he failed to put forward a single idea for replacing it. As the Brexit stalemate continues, there is a sense that we have reached the phoney war phase, with apathy growing among many EU nations who just want to bring the matter to a close, whatever that might mean. Is Johnson serious about finding a solution to the backstop? What happens when the House of Commons returns from its summer break? What role can Jeremy Corbyn play in preventing a 'no-deal' crash out on October 31st? And, where do the negotiations between the EU and Britain go from here?Guests: Professor of Constitutional and European law at University College London, Ronan McCrea, and Irish Times political editor, Pat Leahy.

Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(1008)

Ask Us Anything 2019, Part 2

Ask Us Anything 2019, Part 2

Hugh is joined by Jennifer Bray, Fiach Kelly and Pat Leahy to answer some more of your questions on diverse topics, from the rough and tumble of political reporting to the success of the Tories in UK ...

31 Joulu 201929min

Ask Us Anything 2019 Edition

Ask Us Anything 2019 Edition

Hugh is joined by Jennifer Bray, Fiach Kelly, Pat Leahy and Harry McGee to answer some of your questions about politics, politicians, political reporting and more.This is part one of the 2019 edition...

24 Joulu 201937min

2010s: The Left's Failure, The "Rigged System" & The Intrusion of Tech - with Fintan O'Toole

2010s: The Left's Failure, The "Rigged System" & The Intrusion of Tech - with Fintan O'Toole

As the 2010s dawned, it seemed the economic turmoil of the great recession would bring about social and political change. It did, but in unexpected ways, and increasingly under the warping influence o...

21 Joulu 201948min

Northern Ireland's Changed Political Landscape - with Dr Katy Hayward

Northern Ireland's Changed Political Landscape - with Dr Katy Hayward

What lessons will political parties in Northern Ireland take from the results of last week's election? Hugh and Pat talk to Dr Katy Hayward, a political sociologist at Queens University Belfast and a ...

18 Joulu 201925min

A Landslide for Johnson, Labour's Destruction, What Now for Brexit

A Landslide for Johnson, Labour's Destruction, What Now for Brexit

The results are in. Boris Johnson has secured a historic victory in the UK general election, with the Conservative Party winning a majority of 364 seats to Labour's measly 203. With Britain’s departu...

13 Joulu 201940min

The Beginning of The End, The UK Votes

The Beginning of The End, The UK Votes

The current Dáil is living on borrowed time, but how will its final act play out? To talk about confidence votes, party strategising and, yes, the timing of the next general election, Hugh is joined b...

11 Joulu 201937min

UK Election Update / The Rise of The Political ‘Boomer Meme’

UK Election Update / The Rise of The Political ‘Boomer Meme’

At a Labour press conference this morning, Jeremy Corbyn revealed a confidential Northern Ireland Brexit report, which drives a ‘coach and horses’ through Boris Johnson’s promise of no border in the I...

6 Joulu 201941min

Hope and Disillusionment on the Campaign Trail - with Patrick Freyne & Jennifer O'Connell

Hope and Disillusionment on the Campaign Trail - with Patrick Freyne & Jennifer O'Connell

In recent months Irish Times journalists Patrick Freyne and Jennifer O'Connell have spent time meeting people across the UK and learning about their thoughts on Brexit, their opinions of their politic...

4 Joulu 201933min

Suosittua kategoriassa Politiikka ja uutiset

uutiscast
aikalisa
politiikan-puskaradio
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
rss-pinnalla
rss-ootsa-kuullut-tasta
rss-vaalirankkurit-podcast
tervo-halme
the-ulkopolitist
rss-asiastudio
rss-tasta-on-kyse-ivan-puopolo-verkkouutiset
otetaan-yhdet
rss-podme-livebox
aihe
et-sa-noin-voi-sanoo-esittaa
rss-polikulaari-pitka-kiekko-ja-muut-ts-podcastit
rss-kaikki-uusiksi
rss-50100-podcast
rss-girls-finish-f1rst
rss-ulkopoditiikkaa