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Brexit – the UK, European Union, Referendum and Article 50 Speakers
Brexit, Britain and the EU. In the referendum of June 23 2016 voters in the United Kingdom made a historic decision to leave the European Union by a margin of 51.89% to 48.11%. Speakers on the implications and consequences of British withdrawal include writers and specialists on the political, business, financial, economic, banking, trade, legal, and social outcomes of this momentous event. Issues include the influence of the European Research Group [ERG], the ‘backstop’, the Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland border, the likelihood or otherwise of a second referendum or “People’s Vote’, and the possibility of ‘No-Deal’. Speakers cast light on implications, risks, and opportunities in the EU27 including Ireland, and on the impact of Brexit outside Europe including in the United States and other non-EU territories.
Specialist Brexit speakers include supporters of Remain, believers in Leave, and writers and commentators who are merely highly informed observers. Even Speaker Bercow is now a speaker.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was due to leave the European Union on March 29 2019. Boris Johnson, aided by his cabinet and Dominic Cummings, has declared that the UK will now leave the European Union ‘deal or no-deal’ on All Hallows Eve, October 31 2019. At 11pm. Update: January 31st 2020.
Andrew Adonis
Lord Andrew Adonis is a politician and former journalist who held several key roles during the Labour party's time in government.... [more]
Arni Pall Arnason
Iceland Minister of Economic Affairs 2010-11, responsible for co-ordination of IMF plan and a process of financial restructuring dealing successfully with unprecedented levels of corporate debt.... [more]
Michael Arthur
President of Boeing Europe, and MD, UK and Ireland. A former top diplomat. Led the Maastricht Treaty negotiating team. Ambassador postings included Africa, Paris, Washington, India, Germany and as DG for Europe and Economic issues.... [more]
Tanya Beckett
Former materials scientist and investment banker, Tanya presents BBC World News’ Business Live and the business news on Radio 4's Today.... [more]
Zanny Minton Beddoes
Susan Zanny Minton Beddoes is the seventeenth editor and first female Editor-in-Chief of The Economist in its 170 year history. ... [more]
Graham Bishop
Leading technical analyst and architect of economic and structural developments in the financial markets of Europe.... [more]
Phillip Blond
Leads award-winning think-tank ResPublica. Internationally recognised thinker whose work has enormous policy & practical impact across European politics.... [more]
Adam Boulton
Influential British political broadcaster, worked at Sky News as Political Editor until stepping down in 2014, he now presents Sky News Tonight.... [more]
Rory Bremner
Rory Bremner is the safest pairs of hands on the after dinner circuit. He is the favourite of both corporate clients and the public alike. Britain’s sharpest impressionist – a one-man opposition party even.... [more]
Michael Buerk
Michael Buerk has won more international awards than any other British journalist. He has been a constant presence on our screens since 1973 and hosts of BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze and The Choice. He lectures on international issues and environmental m... [more]
Eamonn Butler
Director and founder of think tank, the Adam Smith Institute. Eamonn is a broadcaster and writer on issues of economy and social policy. ... [more]
Peter Campbell
Motor Industry Correspondent of the Financial Times (FT) and authority on the automotive manufacturing sector.... [more]
Lars Christensen
Internationally renowned Danish economist, founder of Markets and Money Advisory and of Market Monetarist. Author of Milton Friedman – a pragmatic revolutionary.... [more]
Kenneth Clarke
Former Minister for Health, Trade & Industry, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Shadow Business Secretary. One of the most experienced figures in British politics. ... [more]
Michael Cockerell
Legendary award-winning BBC documentary maker who has interviewed 9 PM's, written about British political leaders and their image-makers.... [more]
Peter Conradi
Worked in national and international journalism for more than three decades. Author of 'Who Lost Russia? How the World Entered a New Cold War'... [more]
Marie Le Conte
French political journalist based in London she tells Brits what their politics look like from the point of view of someone arriving from outside the Westminster Bubble.... [more]
George Cooper
The author of The Origin of Financial Crises and Money, Blood & Revolution. Cooper explains how and why the very ‘science of Economics’ is wrong.... [more]
Louise Cooper
Passionate, animated, knowledgeable and highly regarded for her informed, lively and brilliant analysis of economics and financial markets.... [more]
Frances Coppola
Prolific writer and speaker on economics, finance and monetary policy. Formerly with Nat West, RBS and SBC Warburg, now a highly regarded commentator, and expert on finance and risk. Co-founder of Pieria.co.uk and contributer to Bloomberg, BBC, FT. ... [more]
Charles Crawford
Former Ambassador, worked to end apartheid, dealt with the Soviet Union as communism collapsed & finally as HM Ambassador in Sarajevo after the war.... [more]
Dan Davies
The author of 'Lying For Money', a study of commercial fraud, Dan Davies speaks on financial and economic crises, particularly when there is one going on, on financial crimes and regulation.... [more]
Howard Davies
Former Governor of the Bank of England, Chairman of the FSA and Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry. Now Director, London School of Economics. Early career included Foreign and Commonwealth Office, H M Treasury and McKinsey and ... [more]
David Davis
David Davies served as Secretary of State for Exiting the EU [DexEU] following the UK Brexit Referendum from the inception of the department until his resignation in July 2018.... [more]
Chris Deerin
Scotsman, political columnist, award winning journalist, controversial critic of the SNP and communications expert. ... [more]
John Denham
John Denham speaks about the new identity politics of England, setting cultural and political developments in a comprehensive international context.... [more]
Marie Diron
Senior VP at Moody's Investors Service and formerly director of macro forecasting at Oxford Economics and Principal Economist at the European Central Bank.... [more]
Michael Dobbs
Offers a unique insight into the workings of recent British politics. No-one matches his experience and understanding of Brexit and the constitutional whirlwind that the country is experiencing right now.... [more]
Roger Evans
Former Deputy Mayor of London with insights into the workings and politics of one of the world’s most sophisticated cities.... [more]
Janan Ganesh
FT principal political columnist and author of the biography 'George Osbourne: The Austerity Chancellor'. One of the most influential figures in British society.... [more]
Andrew Garner
Has helped a generation of leaders navigate through the turbulence that erupts when their established industry maps and models no longer work. ... [more]
Matthew Goodwin
Leading authority on extremism, the Eurozone and EU, Brexit and how it may succeed, how we might fight terrorism and what the electorate really think about these issues.... [more]
David Allen Green
Writer and lawyer with a particular interest in explaining complex messy situations, and of course, Brexit.... [more]
Shane Greer
Shane Greer is a political writer, commentator, the editor of the political magazine Total Politics and an advocate of small state and low tax.... [more]
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Journalist, presenter and foreign affairs reporter for Channel 4 News. ... [more]
William Hague
Former secretary of state, foreign secretary and leader of the Conservative party. A renowned and outstanding speaker and political insider.... [more]
Lars Hamberg
Frequent speaker on New Thinking and Innovation in Financial Services, AI and Advanced Analytics in Production, Selection, Marketing and Distribution of Wealth Products... [more]
Rebecca Harding
Leading researcher, economist, co-founder and CEO of Equant Analytics. Formerly Chief Economist at the British Bankers Association.... [more]
Isabel Hardman
Blogger and journalist, currently assistant editor of the Spectator where she writes and edits the popular Coffee House blog. Isabel is also a columnist for the Daily Telegraph.... [more]
Tom Harris
Columnist for the Daily Telegraph, as an MP he became the Labour government’s longest serving railways Minister and is a pioneer of political social media.... [more]
David Henig
A leading expert in Brexit negotiations and the trade policy issues arising from Brexit. Established the new UK Department for International Trade in 2016, developing options for UK trade with the USA and non-EU countries.... [more]
Anthony Hilton
Author, Broadcaster, Journalist and Lecturer, Anthony Hilton joined Fleet Street in 1968 as a Trainee on The Guardian. Anthony Hilton was City Editor of The Times, 1981 to 1983 and City Editor of The Evening Standard from 1984 to 1989 and in November... [more]
Will Hutton
Will Hutton is executive vice chair of The Work Foundation, the most influential voice on work, employment and organisation issues in the UK. Regularly called on to advise senior political and business figures and comment in the national and internat... [more]
Faisal Islam
Economics and political correspondent, one of the most recognised faces on British television today. ... [more]
Otmar Issing
Dr Otmar Issing is the former Chief economist of The European Central Bank and a leading European economist, particularly influencing European economic policy accross the Eurozone. He is a respected former member of the board of the European Central ... [more]
Mike Jackson
General Sir Mike Jackson GCB CBE DSO has had a distinguished career, serving in numerous high-profile and difficult roles requiring operational leadership, strategic insight and unfailing good judgement. Gen Sir Mike Jackson is now Senior Advisor... [more]
Bill Jamieson
Former Executive Editor of the Scotsman Newspaper and Economics Editor of the Sunday Telegraph. He remains a regular commentator for BBC and news press. ... [more]
Alan Johnson
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP is the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Member of Parliament. He rose to power in the Blair New Labour Government, eventually becoming Home Secretary, the office he held until Labour's defeat in the 2010 election. ... [more]
Paul Johnson
Former director of public spending at HM Treasury. Speaker on the economics of public policy including tax, welfare, inequality, pensions, education, climate change and public finances.... [more]
Anatole Kaletsky
Anatole Kaletsky is one of the country's leading commentators on economics, he was formerly Economics Editor and is now Editor-at-large of The Times and writes for The Times Comment pages on Thursdays. He has won many awards for his financial and pol... [more]
Mervyn King
Mervyn King is the former Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the MPC (the Monetary Policy Committee). After two terms in office, he retired from those positions in June 2013, having held significant posts including Deputy Governor, Chief... [more]
Laura Kuenssberg
Probing political interviewer, BBC Political Editor, and the first woman to take the role in the history of the corporation. ... [more]
Graeme Leach
Former Chief Economist of the Institute of Directors and currently CEO & Chief Economist of Macronomics.... [more]
Dr Denis MacShane
Europe expert and political insider specialising in penetrating analysis. Offers frank insight into how ministers and politicians arrive at decisions.... [more]
David Madden
Sir David Madden's career has included leading negotiations on a Cyprus settlement and EU accession. As British Ambassador to Greece 1999-2004, he helped the Greek government achieve a break-through against the 17 November terrorist movement after th... [more]
George Magnus
An economist and commentator, George Magnus is an Associate at the China Centre, Oxford University. He is author of 'The Age of Aging' and 'Uprising: will emerging markets shape or shake the world economy?' ... [more]
John Major
John Major was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Leader of the Conservative Party from November 1990 until May 1997.... [more]
Andrew Marr
Andrew Marr presents BBC Radio Four's Start The Week each Monday. He joined the Monday morning programme in November 2002. He is also the host of the interview programme The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One. ... [more]
Iain Martin
Political commentator, editor of Reaction, author and former editor at CapX, The Scotsman and former deputy editor of The Sunday Telegraph.... [more]
Hamish McRae
Hamish McRae is one of Europe's most respected financial journalists and commentators. He is the principal economic commentator and associate editor of The Independent and was named Business and Finance Journalist of the Year 2006 at the British Pres... [more]
Esther McVey
Esther McVey worked for 12 years as a broadcaster and producer and was the youngest female host of ITV’s breakfast news. In 2010 she was elected as the first Conservative MP on Merseyside since 1997. She was Minister of State for Employment from 20... [more]
Anand Menon
Professor Anand Menon is a leading analyst of British and European politics, and one of the UK's foremost commentators on Brexit and the future of the European Union.... [more]
Jane Merrick
Former political editor and is now a contributor for The Independent and co-editor of the online news and opinion platform @the spoon... [more]
Christopher Meyer
Former British Ambassador to Germany and the United States, a highly experienced facilitator and one the world’s most distinguished diplomats.... [more]
Tim Montgomerie
Columnist for The Times, founder of ConservativeHome. Writes for The Spectator, New Statesman, London Evening Standard, City AM, Wall Street Journal & the FT. ... [more]
Dambisa Moyo
Global economist and bestselling author who analyses the macroeconomy and international affairs.... [more]
Wolfgang Munchau
Wolfgang Munchau is a co-founder and president of Eurointelligence ASBL. He is also an associate editor of the Financial Times, where he writes a weekly column about European economics. ... [more]
Jim Murphy
Former Cabinet Minister, leader of the Scottish Labour Party and voted the most effective Minister in government by politicians of all parties from the House of Commons and House of Lords.... [more]
Richard Needham
Speaker Sir Richard Needham was Deputy Chairman of Dyson for four years, now senior independent Director. A former Minister of Trade and the visionary architect of Northern Ireland's reconstruction and redevelopment. Sir Richard Needham is both a str... [more]
Andrew Neil
Publisher, editor, writer, broadcaster, public speaker and business consultant on media working out of London, New York, Edinburgh and France. His knowledge of global political and economic affairs is recognised as foremost in the reporting world.... [more]
Rain Newton-Smith
Director of Economics at CBI. Former Head of Emerging Markets at Oxford Economics and advisor to the IMF. Honoured as Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.... [more]
Steven Norris
Former Conservative MP, self-confessed 'transport anorak' and twice a close contender for Mayor of London. Norris is a successful business operator in the fields of property, transport and chairs the National Infrastructure Planning Association.... [more]
Isabel Oakeshott
British political journalist and commentator, former Sunday Times Political Editor and Political Journalist of the Year 2013. Co-author of ‘Call Me Dave’, a controversial unauthorised biography of David Cameron.... [more]
Christine Ockrent
Christine Ockrent is an internationally respected and award winning journalist, broadcaster, businesswoman and author.... [more]
Christian Odendahl
Chief Economist at Centre for European Reform. Christian covers European macroeconomics including the Euro and Eurozone, its institutions and monetary and fiscal policy.... [more]
George Osborne
Former United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, editor of the London Evening Standard. ... [more]
John Pienaar
John Pienaar is the BBC’s Senior Political Correspondent, both on television news and Radio 5 Live. He interprets Government spin, offering the inside scoop on the political scene. He is an accomplished after dinner speaker and a popular conference... [more]
Steve Richards
Steve Richards is Chief Political Columnist for the Independent, Contributing Editor of the New Statesman and host of BBC R4’s Week in Westminster.... [more]
Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley's books on science and technology have sold over a million copies, been translated into 30 languages and won several awards. ... [more]
Beth Rigby
Beth Rigby is one of the UK's most respected and instantly recognised TV journalists.... [more]
Sir Ivan Rogers
Formerly the UK’s Permanent Representative to the EU and one of the foremost experts on the European Union and the issues arising from Brexit.... [more]
Stephan Shakespeare
Founder of YouGov, PoliticsHome & the first political internet TV station. Inspiring innovator & highly influential in modern political communication.... [more]
Tim Shipman
Political Editor of the Sunday Times and one of the most experienced reporters and observational commentators of Westminster life. One of the UK’s most informed commentators on Brexit.... [more]
Olaf Storbeck
Leading European economist with Reuters. His bestselling book Economics 2.0 has become a handbook for post global crisis economic thinking.... [more]
Nick Timothy
Formerly Prime Minister Theresa May’s joint Chief of Staff, speaker on strategic communications and geopolitical risk. ... [more]
Polly Toynbee
Respected and renowned columnist writing for The Guardian and campaigner on social justice issues.... [more]
Poppy Trowbridge
Columnist for The Times and Guardian, former special adviser and Director of Communications to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond and Sky Business and Economics correspondent.... [more]
Adair Turner
Adair Turner (Lord Turner) was Chairman of the Financial Services Authority, the regulatory body which oversaw the financial services industry in the UK until its abolition in March 2013. He is also Chairman of the UK Government's Climate Change Comm... [more]
Joe Twyman
One of the UK's best known and most respected political and electoral pollsters, co-founder and director of Deltapoll.... [more]
Carole Walker
BBC Political Correspondent who has covered some of the biggest political stories in recent history including six general elections, the EU referendum and several wars and revolutions.... [more]
Kirsty Wark
Superb moderator, well informed and highly skilled. Award-winning Journalist and favourite as an awards host.... [more]
Merryn Somerset Webb
Editor of Moneyweek and one of the most respected commentators in personal finance journalism today.... [more]
Sam Wilkin
One of the most globally respected analysts and consultants in the field of geopolitical risk. He is head of business research at Oxford Economics.... [more]
Toby Young
One of Britain's most controversial broadcasters, author of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, founder of the West London Free Schools group. ... [more]
