Politics and Society The politics of Brexit The Facts Commentary Long Reads The Facts Explainers Our Reports Video & Audio Fact What is net migration? Net migration is the sum of the number of people who move to the UK to live for at least a year… Read More Fact Who is Rishi Sunak? Rishi Sunak is the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was appointed on 13 February 2020 following the resignation of his predecessor, Sajid… Read More Fact Who is Matt Hancock? Matt Hancock is the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, having been appointed in July 2018 under Theresa May. Mr… Read More Fact Who is David Frost? David Frost is Boris Johnson’s Europe advisor and chief negotiator for the talks on the UK’s future relationship with the EU. Read More Fact What is the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB)? This is the implementing bill that gives the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU effect in UK law. It… Read More Fact What are level playing field measures? Level playing field measures are often included in trade agreements to ensure that minimum requirements in areas such as labour rights and… Read More Fact When is the general election? The next general election in the UK will be held on 12 December 2019. Read More Fact What was the Benn Act? The Benn Act – or the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 – is an Act of Parliament that provided a… Read More Fact What is a Brexiteer? This term is shorthand for those who are in favour of Brexit, i.e. those who want the UK to withdraw from the… Read More Fact What does Brexodus mean? This combines ‘Brexit’ and ‘exodus’ to mean a substantial departure of people or companies from the UK as a result of Brexit…. Read More Fact What is a cliff-edge Brexit? This was a term used by critics of Brexit to describe the prospect of the UK leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement. Read More Fact What is a Eurosceptic? This describes a person who is critical of the EU and European integration, generally on grounds of the EU having too much control. Read More Posts navigation 1 2 3 4 … 6
