Richard Corbett
@richardcorbett.bsky.social
CBE.
Previously: UK Labour Party Leader in EurParliament, Yorks&Humber MEP, NEC, ShadowCabinet.
Currently: EM, LME, writing & lecturing
Previously: UK Labour Party Leader in EurParliament, Yorks&Humber MEP, NEC, ShadowCabinet.
Currently: EM, LME, writing & lecturing
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New data shows #Brexit has lowered UK GDP by 6-8% in 10 years. Investment down 18%, employment down 4%.
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
Brexit’s slow‑burn hit to the UK economy
The UK is once again debating why its economy has grown slowly since the mid‑2010s. This column examines the impact of the decision to leave the European Union in 2016. Using almost a decade of data s...
cepr.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
New data shows #Brexit has lowered UK GDP by 6-8% in 10 years. Investment down 18%, employment down 4%.
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
It’s not just that a large majority want Britain to rejoin the EU, it’s the fact that the majority steadily continues to grow…
February 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
It’s not just that a large majority want Britain to rejoin the EU, it’s the fact that the majority steadily continues to grow…
People who voted LEAVE in the 2016 referendum on Brexit have the right to say:
“this is not what I was told, it’s not what we were promised, and it’s damn well not what I voted for”
Brexit was sold on lies
A democracy that cannot change its mind is no longer a democracy
🇬🇧🇪🇺
“this is not what I was told, it’s not what we were promised, and it’s damn well not what I voted for”
Brexit was sold on lies
A democracy that cannot change its mind is no longer a democracy
🇬🇧🇪🇺
February 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
People who voted LEAVE in the 2016 referendum on Brexit have the right to say:
“this is not what I was told, it’s not what we were promised, and it’s damn well not what I voted for”
Brexit was sold on lies
A democracy that cannot change its mind is no longer a democracy
🇬🇧🇪🇺
“this is not what I was told, it’s not what we were promised, and it’s damn well not what I voted for”
Brexit was sold on lies
A democracy that cannot change its mind is no longer a democracy
🇬🇧🇪🇺
An interesting Danish take on Europe and the European Union 🇪🇺, well worth a read:
www.europeanfuture.eu/work/where-d...
www.europeanfuture.eu/work/where-d...
Where do we stand? — European Future
What do we hold to be true, as Europeans, at the start of 2026?
www.europeanfuture.eu
February 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
An interesting Danish take on Europe and the European Union 🇪🇺, well worth a read:
www.europeanfuture.eu/work/where-d...
www.europeanfuture.eu/work/where-d...
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“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore”
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore”
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
When we refer to the Liberal Democrats, we generally shorten it to “LibDems”.
So why don’t we do likewise with ReformUK and refer to them as REFUK?
It would have the added benefit of succinctly conveying what they stands for!
.
So why don’t we do likewise with ReformUK and refer to them as REFUK?
It would have the added benefit of succinctly conveying what they stands for!
.
February 14, 2026 at 10:20 AM
When we refer to the Liberal Democrats, we generally shorten it to “LibDems”.
So why don’t we do likewise with ReformUK and refer to them as REFUK?
It would have the added benefit of succinctly conveying what they stands for!
.
So why don’t we do likewise with ReformUK and refer to them as REFUK?
It would have the added benefit of succinctly conveying what they stands for!
.
Estimates of the economic costs of Brexit continue to grow. Now showing UK economy between 6 and 8 percent smaller than it would have been. That in turn means £60bn lost tax revenue every year. Think what a difference that would have made to tax & spend decisions …
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Estimates of the economic costs of Brexit continue to grow. Now showing UK economy between 6 and 8 percent smaller than it would have been. That in turn means £60bn lost tax revenue every year. Think what a difference that would have made to tax & spend decisions …
Jim Ratcliffe, himself a migrant to Monaco to avoid paying his fair share of UK tax, and who supported Brexit which has so damaged the British economy, is yet another millionaire oligarch backing the far right to further line his pockets
February 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Jim Ratcliffe, himself a migrant to Monaco to avoid paying his fair share of UK tax, and who supported Brexit which has so damaged the British economy, is yet another millionaire oligarch backing the far right to further line his pockets
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BREAKING: Rachel Reeves insists Labour can win political argument for closer relationship with EU, calling it “biggest prize” for UK economic growth 👏
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
BREAKING: Rachel Reeves insists Labour can win political argument for closer relationship with EU, calling it “biggest prize” for UK economic growth 👏
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Hard to believe that none of the Reform MPs turned up for the debate on Russian interference in our politics. Maybe they were visiting their former Kremlin talking points Welsh leader Nathan Gill in prison? Or en route to their next BBC interview to act as commentators on why Starmer should go?
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Hard to believe that none of the Reform MPs turned up for the debate on Russian interference in our politics. Maybe they were visiting their former Kremlin talking points Welsh leader Nathan Gill in prison? Or en route to their next BBC interview to act as commentators on why Starmer should go?
Sadiq Khan: My ultimate goal is to reverse Brexit
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Sadiq Khan: My ultimate goal is to reverse Brexit
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Britain used to be known for its political stability. No longer.
There have been 6 Prime Ministers in 9 years since the Brexit referendum.
The 6 Prime Ministers before the referendum lasted 40 years.
There have been 6 Prime Ministers in 9 years since the Brexit referendum.
The 6 Prime Ministers before the referendum lasted 40 years.
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Britain used to be known for its political stability. No longer.
There have been 6 Prime Ministers in 9 years since the Brexit referendum.
The 6 Prime Ministers before the referendum lasted 40 years.
There have been 6 Prime Ministers in 9 years since the Brexit referendum.
The 6 Prime Ministers before the referendum lasted 40 years.
Britain Must Choose Europe—and Its Leaders Need to Admit It
- Paul Mason
www.socialeurope.eu/britain-must...
- Paul Mason
www.socialeurope.eu/britain-must...
Establishing a secure connection ...
www.socialeurope.eu
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Britain Must Choose Europe—and Its Leaders Need to Admit It
- Paul Mason
www.socialeurope.eu/britain-must...
- Paul Mason
www.socialeurope.eu/britain-must...
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The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
While there is justified outrage about Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor &others, the relentless media focus on Keir Starmer (who was NOT mentioned in any Epstein file) is overdone.
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
While there is justified outrage about Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor &others, the relentless media focus on Keir Starmer (who was NOT mentioned in any Epstein file) is overdone.
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
Another result of Brexit that bears no resemblance to what Farage, Johnson, Gove, Rees-Mogg, etc promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37%
NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Another result of Brexit that bears no resemblance to what Farage, Johnson, Gove, Rees-Mogg, etc promised
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On Brexit, are there “glimmers of hope that the UK may be preparing to turn the page of this costly national psychodrama” asks Martin Leng:
big-europe.eu/publications...
big-europe.eu/publications...
Brexit Britain has one viable option left: Europe
Almost ten years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the Brexiteers’ pilgrimage to ‘sunlit uplands’ has instead become a national Via Dolorosa – a painful procession of...
big-europe.eu
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
On Brexit, are there “glimmers of hope that the UK may be preparing to turn the page of this costly national psychodrama” asks Martin Leng:
big-europe.eu/publications...
big-europe.eu/publications...
Those surprised at the BBC promoting Reform (whole programme promoting them, and Yusuf yet again on #bbcqt ) should remember this is nothing new. Look the incredible bias in their choice of MEPs on BBC Question Time during the Brexit years:
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Those surprised at the BBC promoting Reform (whole programme promoting them, and Yusuf yet again on #bbcqt ) should remember this is nothing new. Look the incredible bias in their choice of MEPs on BBC Question Time during the Brexit years:
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Maybe sit this one out, Nige
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Maybe sit this one out, Nige
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Good to read this from the EU, and of course she is right, in this troubled world we need our neighbours and have more heft as part of a large group of like minded nations rather than going it alone. www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
EU parliament chief calls for ‘exorcism’ of ghosts in UK ties
The “ghosts of the past” cannot be allowed to derail future cooperation, said Roberta Metsola.
www.politico.eu
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Good to read this from the EU, and of course she is right, in this troubled world we need our neighbours and have more heft as part of a large group of like minded nations rather than going it alone. www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...
“We apologise to all the women involved” is rapidly becoming the most used sentence in public statements this week - and sounds very hollow.
#Epstein
#Metpolice
#Epstein
#Metpolice
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
“We apologise to all the women involved” is rapidly becoming the most used sentence in public statements this week - and sounds very hollow.
#Epstein
#Metpolice
#Epstein
#Metpolice
Also backed by Epstein:
Bannon’s far-right “European Revolution” planned with Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Bannon’s far-right “European Revolution” planned with Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Nigel Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
bylinetimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Also backed by Epstein:
Bannon’s far-right “European Revolution” planned with Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Bannon’s far-right “European Revolution” planned with Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
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The world has changed since the 2016 #Brexit vote. In response, the UK & EU need to be more willing to change fundamental aspects of their post-Brexit relationship.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ KAS UK & Ireland policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/vQRCfrT
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ KAS UK & Ireland policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/vQRCfrT
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The world has changed since the 2016 #Brexit vote. In response, the UK & EU need to be more willing to change fundamental aspects of their post-Brexit relationship.
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ KAS UK & Ireland policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/vQRCfrT
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ KAS UK & Ireland policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/vQRCfrT
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
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What really worries Maga Americans is European unity. 👇🏼
Which explains why Maga funds Nigel Farage and loves Brexit.
andriuskubilius.lt/en/what-real...
Which explains why Maga funds Nigel Farage and loves Brexit.
andriuskubilius.lt/en/what-real...
What Really Worries Americans: European Values Or European Unity?
The recently published National Security Strategy of the United States surprises by its clear antagonism towards the European Union, as an organization which unites European Member States. The languag...
andriuskubilius.lt
February 3, 2026 at 6:26 AM
What really worries Maga Americans is European unity. 👇🏼
Which explains why Maga funds Nigel Farage and loves Brexit.
andriuskubilius.lt/en/what-real...
Which explains why Maga funds Nigel Farage and loves Brexit.
andriuskubilius.lt/en/what-real...