We Need to Talk about Brexit | FT Film

Apr 2, 2024 | The UK's 2016 vote to leave the EU was the most dramatic political and economic decision for generations. But as the country prepares for a general election, it is no longer on the political agenda. This film examines why no political party wants to talk about it, why Brexit remains the elephant in the room for British business and how it could actually work better

Brexit has been a disaster. It was obvious that it was going to be a disaster from the very start. Moreover, there is only one way to fix Brexit and that is to rejoin the EU. Furthermore, we need to rejoin without opt-outs. We should embrace the euro, too. – © Mark Alexander

The Brexit Effect: How Leaving the EU Hit the UK | FT Film | Reupload

Oct 18, 2022 | The UK's recent disastrous "mini" Budget can trace its origins back to Britain's decision to leave the European Union. The economic costs of Brexit were masked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine. But six years after the UK voted to leave, the effect has become clear. In this film, senior FT writers and British businesspeople examine how Brexit hit the UK economy, the political conspiracy of silence, and why there has not yet been a convincing case for a 'Brexit dividend'. | Produced, directed and edited by Daniel Garrahan

The Brexit Effect: How Leaving the EU Hit the UK | FT Film

The UK's recent disastrous "mini" Budget can trace its origins back to Britain's decision to leave the European Union. The economic costs of Brexit were masked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine. But six years after the UK voted to leave, the effect has become clear. In this film, senior FT writers and British businesspeople examine how Brexit hit the UK economy, the political conspiracy of silence, and why there has not yet been a convincing case for a 'Brexit dividend'.

The Case for a Universal Basic Income | Free Lunch on Film

Dec 20, 2021 • The coronavirus pandemic has opened the door to radical economic reform, argues FT columnist Martin Sandbu. A no-strings regular cash transfer to everyone could shake up the welfare system, bring new economic security, and create more opportunities for all. Welcome to Free Lunch on Film where unorthodox economic ideas are put to the test.

The Long Brexit Decline | Opinion

Janan Ganesh, the FT's chief political commentator, and Miranda Green, political columnist, discuss the future of Britain and the latest Brexit developments

The Financial Crisis: A Decade of Debt

Ten years on from the global financial crisis the world continues to reap the consequences. David McWilliams connects the financial, economic, social and political dots to reveal the true impact of the worst financial crash since the Great Depression.

€100bn Brexit Bill Explained | World

Dutch Finance Minister 'Bewildered' by Brexit Specifics | Davos 2017

From the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem tells the FT's Katie Martin that he liked Theresa May's general approach to Brexit negotiations but he is bewildered on the specific terms.

FT Editor On May's Brexit Plan | Opinion

Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, speaks to Janan Ganesh about Theresa May's approach to the Brexit negotiations, as she outlines the UK government's key aims for its break from the EU.

The Case for Change
Britain needs a stable and legitimate government to navigate its fiscal crisis and punch its weight abroad. On balance, the Conservative party best fits the bill. – FT
FT – Editorial: The word “change” has ricocheted around the British election campaign. All the main parties, including the incumbent Labour government, have promised it, with varying degrees of plausibility. None has managed to convince a wary public.

To some extent this is because the electorate is uncertain about the change it wants. The national mood veers between cynicism and contempt towards politicians. The main beneficiaries have been the Liberal Democrats, who have transformed themselves, partly by virtue of novelty, from marginal players into potential partners in a future government.

But the parties have not articulated convincingly what change means. The campaign has focused too much on personalities rather than matters of substance. The televised debates between the party leaders briefly captured the popular imagination, but the price was to foster the idea of politics as game show. Real differences on policy have been obscured.

None of the parties has tackled head-on the question of how to restore Britain’s public finances. This year, the UK is expected to run a fiscal deficit of 11.1 per cent of national output – or £163bn. The parties have not been straight with the public about the austerity that lies ahead. Whoever enters Number 10 may suffer a form of winner’s curse.

The Financial Times has no fixed political allegiances. We stand for a liberal agenda: a small state, social justice and open international markets. But we do have a vision of the changes needed for economic and political renewal. It is on this basis that we judge the fitness of the contenders for power.

The problems facing the UK are daunting – more so than at any time since the 1970s. Then, as now, there was much talk of national decline. But Britain’s difficulties are not insurmountable. Strong leadership under Margaret Thatcher made the difference in 1979. Similar resolve is required today.

The economic challenge goes beyond the need to restore the public finances. The state has grown too large, accounting for 48 per cent of national output. Its sprawling size threatens to stifle the economy, crimping private enterprise and the wealth creation vital to preserve Britain’s standing in the world. It must be hacked back. >>> FT Editorial | Monday, May 03, 2010

FT Switches Allegiance To The Tories
SKY NEWS: The Financial Times has switched allegiance to the Tories having backed Labour at the previous four General Elections. >>> Miranda Richardson, Sky News Online | Tuesday, May 04, 2010

LE POINT: Le Financial Times apporte son soutien à David Cameron : Le Financial Times a apporté mardi son soutien aux conservateurs, à deux jours des élections générales en Grande-Bretagne, affirmant que le principal parti d'opposition, s'il arrive au pouvoir, instaurera le meilleur climat pour les entreprises. >>> LePoint.fr | Mardi 04 Mai 2010