Craft Politics22 Maj 2025

Did Brexit Just Make Britain More European?

This week on Craft Politics, we untangle the landmark UK–EU trade and defense deal that’s being hyped as the biggest reset since Brexit. But is it a meaningful shift—or just another half-step wrapped in headlines? To sort it all out, we’re joined by our colleague Christine Quigley, a seasoned political strategist and proud Remainer, who brings sharp insight and sharper opinions. Together with Andrew Percy (our resident Brexiteer) and Joseph Lavoie (your foreigner), we dive into: 🇬🇧 What this new agreement actually includes (yes, British sausages are back on the EU menu) ⚖️ The political balancing act Keir Starmer must pull off between urban Europhiles and working-class Brexit voters 🌍 Why this deal matters for Canada—and how it might complicate future trade with the UK 🎯 The growing Reform Party threat and what it says about voter trust in mainstream politics 🧠 And a spicy take: Has Brexit ironically made Britain more European? Plus: 🥊 Christine and Andrew trade polite jabs across the Brexit divide 🇨🇦 Joseph explains why Canadians love the idea of being European—but not the trade-offs 🧀 And we ask: What is Canada willing to give up to strike new trade deals? Spoiler: probably not dairy. 🔊 Listen now if you’re curious about where Britain fits into the world post-Brexit, what lessons it holds for Canada, and why every serious trade deal comes down to the same question: What are you willing to give up to get what you want?

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