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Which Senior Tories Could Lose their Seats?

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Why the UK’s Public Finances are in Even Worse Shape than You Think

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Why the UK Needs Lower Energy Prices

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In this video, we’re going to have a look at the UK’s energy prices, why they’re so high, and ultimately, what needs to happen in order to bring them down.

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Brexit is More Unpopular than Ever: What Now?

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We’re five years on from Brexit, and according to polling it’s not more unpopular than ever with the public. So in this video, we dive into the data, explore what it tells us about its promises and whether it could inspire a political shift in Labour.

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YouGov polling:
https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51484-how-do-britons-feel-about-brexit-five-years-on 
https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51500-few-britons-think-brexit-has-been-good-for-anything 

Redfield & Wilton polling/John Curtice analysis:
https://ukandeu.ac.uk/five-years-on-why-have-public-attitudes-to-brexit-changed/ 

OBR analysis:

Brexit analysis

More on impact on business:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrynjz1glpo
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/14/bank-of-england-governor-urges-ministers-to-rebuild-relations-with-eu 

Referendum campaign immigration claims:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36454908
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/25/brexit-is-only-way-to-control-immigration-campaigners-claim 

Migration data:
https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/long-term-international-migration-flows-to-and-from-the-uk/ 

Political impact:
https://www.libdems.org.uk/press/release/davey-pm-must-drop-his-red-line-on-customs-union-as-he-meets-eu-leaders
https://www.ft.com/content/d886f7f5-ec39-4645-a574-1d042dc5dd89

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The Policy That Killed Net Zero?

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Throughout the years, the Conservatives have made a variety of enviromental commitments. But despite these pledges, they recently approved over 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, leading to concerns about undermining climate goals. Have the Conservatives started pivoting to dropping their enviromental goals?

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1 – https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/oil-gas-licensing
2 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-62993161
3 – https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uk-grant-hundreds-new-north-sea-oil-gas-licences-2023-07-31/
4 – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences-to-boost-british-energy-independence-and-grow-the-economy-31-july-2023
5 – https://heatable.co.uk/boiler-advice/where-does-the-UK-get-its-gas-from
6 – https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9523/
7 – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences-to-boost-british-energy-independence-and-grow-the-economy-31-july-2023
8 – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/11/new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-fields-will-not-meet-uks-energy-needs
9 – https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-carbon-capture-north-sea-oil-gas-licences-scotland-latest-news-89lbx0pr0
10 – https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/08/02/north-sea-oil-gas-compatible-net-zero-targets-rishi-sunak/

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Why Trump Could be Surprisingly Good for the UK

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In this video, we’re going to look at three reasons Trump could actually be good for the UK: namely, that the UK might avoid a trade war; might be able to capitalise on America’s own economic woes; and might be able to strike a new deal with the EU.

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