Boris Johnson’s “boosterism” strategy could pay off politically By George Magnus Posted on August 5, 2019 In Europe + UK Boosterism, Boris Johnson 0 The new PM is betting that he can pump up enough confidence—and money—to see him through a difficult autumnContinue reading...
Brexit is already undermining the economy—how much worse could it get? By George Magnus Posted on April 4, 2019 In Europe + UK Brexit, Companies in the UK 0 If you leave an economic super-bloc, you pay the priceContinue reading...
Brexit uncertainty consumes Britain’s political and economic spheres By George Magnus Posted on November 25, 2018 In Europe + UK Brexit, UK 0 The best hope now is a second referendumContinue reading...
Not yet worrying about a trade war? It may be time to start By George Magnus Posted on June 5, 2018 In Europe + UK, Global Economy + Finance, United States Brexit, China US relations 0 It is time to realise that Trump’s America is not only an unequal partner, but also an unreliable allyContinue reading...
Trump’s shot across the bows at Brexit Britain By George Magnus Posted on June 1, 2018 In Europe + UK, United States Brexit, EU 0 The Global Britain free trade fantasy was and remains dangerous twaddleContinue reading...
Continuity underlines most 2018 predictions: how realistic is that? By George Magnus Posted on January 3, 2018 In Viewpoints 2018, Brexit 9 As punditry goes overboard this week on the 2018 outlook, what do we really know? What we should be looking for isn’t so much forecasts as discontinuities.Continue reading...